Why does the noun Diana have the article die?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Diana
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Diana | eine Diana | keine Diana |
| Akkusativ | die Diana | eine Diana | keine Diana |
| Dativ | der Diana | einer Diana | keiner Diana |
| Genitiv | der Diana | einer Diana | keiner Diana |
| Nominativ | die Dianas | Dianas | keine Dianas |
| Akkusativ | die Dianas | Dianas | keine Dianas |
| Dativ | den Dianas | Dianas | keinen Dianas |
| Genitiv | der Dianas | Dianas | keiner Dianas |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Diana in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die junge Diana singt schön.The young Diana sings beautifully. | Eine neue Diana kommt heute.A new Diana is coming today. | Keine alte Diana ist hier.No old Diana is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die junge Diana.I see the young Diana. | Er trifft eine neue Diana.He meets a new Diana. | Ich kenne keine alte Diana.I don't know any old Diana. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit der jungen Diana.I speak with the young Diana. | Er hilft einer neuen Diana.He helps a new Diana. | Ich gebe keiner alten Diana das Buch.I don't give the book to any old Diana. |
| Genitiv | Das Auto der jungen Diana ist rot.The car of the young Diana is red. | Die Stimme einer neuen Diana ist schön.The voice of a new Diana is beautiful. | Die Tasche keiner alten Diana ist hier.The bag of no old Diana is here. |
| Nominativ | Die jungen Dianas spielen gern.The young Dianas like to play. | Junge Dianas sind sehr nett.Young Dianas are very nice. | Keine jungen Dianas sind hier.No young Dianas are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die jungen Dianas.We see the young Dianas. | Ich treffe viele Dianas.I meet many nice Dianas. | Ich mag keine jungen Dianas.I don't like any young Dianas. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den jungen Dianas gern.I like to help the young Dianas. | Er spricht mit vielen Dianas.He talks with many nice Dianas. | Ich gebe keinen jungen Dianas Geschenke.I don't give gifts to any young Dianas. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der jungen Dianas sind bekannt.The names of the young Dianas are known. | Die Häuser vieler Dianas sind groß.The houses of many nice Dianas are big. | Die Bücher keiner jungen Dianas sind hier.The books of no young Dianas are here. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Diana?
It is die Diana. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diana is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Diana?
The noun Diana is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Diana mean in English?
The German word die Diana translates to “Diana” in English.
How do you decline die Diana?
Like all German nouns, Diana changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Diana
- Akkusativ: die Diana
- Dativ: der Diana
- Genitiv: der Diana
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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