Why does the noun Fliegen 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 Fliegen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Fliegen | ein Fliegen | kein Fliegen |
| Akkusativ | das Fliegen | ein Fliegen | kein Fliegen |
| Dativ | dem Fliegen | einem Fliegen | keinem Fliegen |
| Genitiv | des Fliegens | eines Fliegens | keines Fliegens |
| Nominativ | die Fliegen | Fliegen | keine Fliegen |
| Akkusativ | die Fliegen | Fliegen | keine Fliegen |
| Dativ | den Fliegen | Fliegen | keinen Fliegen |
| Genitiv | der Fliegen | von Fliegen | keiner Fliegen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fliegen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Fliegen ist schön.The flying is beautiful. | Ein Fliegen ist schwer.A flying is difficult. | Kein Fliegen ist leicht.No flying is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das Fliegen.I like flying. | Er lernt ein Fliegen.He learns a flying. | Sie mag kein Fliegen.She doesn't like flying. |
| Dativ | Bei dem Fliegen hilft er.He helps with flying. | Mit einem Fliegen beginnt es.It begins with a flying. | Er hilft keinem Fliegen.He helps no flying. |
| Genitiv | Die Kunst des Fliegens ist alt.The art of flying is old. | Die Kunst eines Fliegens fehlt.The art of a flying is missing. | Die Kunst keines Fliegens ist bekannt.The art of no flying is known. |
| Nominativ | Die Fliegen sind schwierig.The acts of flying are difficult. | Fliegen sind selten.Acts of flying are rare. | Keine Fliegen sind einfach.No acts of flying are easy. |
| Akkusativ | Wir üben die Fliegen.We practice the acts of flying. | Sie lernen Fliegen.They learn acts of flying. | Er mag keine Fliegen.He doesn't like acts of flying. |
| Dativ | Bei den Fliegen hilft er.He helps with the acts of flying. | Mit Fliegen beginnt es.It begins with acts of flying. | Er hilft keinen Fliegen.He helps no acts of flying. |
| Genitiv | Die Kunst der Fliegen ist alt.The art of the acts of flying is old. | Die Kunst von Fliegen fehlt.The art of acts of flying is missing. | Die Kunst keiner Fliegen ist bekannt.The art of no acts of flying is known. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Fliegen?
It is das Fliegen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fliegen 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 Fliegen?
The noun Fliegen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Fliegen mean in English?
The German word das Fliegen translates to “flying” in English.
How do you decline das Fliegen?
Like all German nouns, Fliegen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Fliegen
- Akkusativ: das Fliegen
- Dativ: dem Fliegen
- Genitiv: des Fliegens
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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