Why does the noun Examen have the article das?
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 Examen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Examen | ein Examen | — |
| Akkusativ | das Examen | ein Examen | — |
| Dativ | dem Examen | einem Examen | — |
| Genitiv | des Examens | eines Examens | — |
| Nominativ | die Examen | — Examen | — |
| Akkusativ | die Examen | — Examen | — |
| Dativ | den Examen | — Examen | — |
| Genitiv | der Examen | — Examen | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Examen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Examen?
It is das Examen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Examen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Examen?
The plural form of das Examen is die Examen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Examen mean in English?
The German word das Examen translates to “exam” in English.
How do you decline das Examen?
Like all German nouns, Examen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Examen
- Akkusativ: das Examen
- Dativ: dem Examen
- Genitiv: des Examens
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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