Knochenmark

Q: Is it der, die, or das Knochenmark?

It is das Knochenmark. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Knochenmark is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Knochenmark?

The noun Knochenmark is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Knochenmark mean in English?

The German word das Knochenmark translates to “bone marrow” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Knochenmark?

Like all German nouns, Knochenmark changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Knochenmark Akkusativ: das Knochenmark Dativ: dem Knochenmark Genitiv: des Knochenmarks 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.

bone marrow

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Why does the noun Knochenmark 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 Knochenmark

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Knochenmark	ein Knochenmark	kein Knochenmark
Akkusativ	das Knochenmark	ein Knochenmark	kein Knochenmark
Dativ	dem Knochenmark	einem Knochenmark	keinem Knochenmark
Genitiv	des Knochenmarks	eines Knochenmarks	keines Knochenmarks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Knochenmark in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das gesunde Knochenmark ist gesund.The healthy bone marrow is healthy.	Ein wichtiges Knochenmark ist wichtig.An important bone marrow is vital.	Kein krankes Knochenmark ist hier.No sick bone marrow is here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das rote Knochenmark.I see the red bone marrow.	Er hat ein neues Knochenmark.He has a new bone marrow.	Sie findet kein krankes Knochenmark.She finds no sick bone marrow.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem kranken Knochenmark.I help the sick bone marrow.	Sie gibt einem gesunden Knochenmark Kraft.She gives strength to a healthy bone marrow.	Er hilft keinem kranken Knochenmark.He helps no sick bone marrow.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des gesunden Knochenmarks ist rot.The color of the healthy bone marrow is red.	Die Funktion eines eines wichtigen Knochenmarks ist klar.The function of an important bone marrow is clear.	Der Wert keines keines kranken Knochenmarks ist hoch.The value of no sick bone marrow is high.

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Is it der, die, or das Knochenmark?

It is das Knochenmark. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Knochenmark 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 Knochenmark?

The noun Knochenmark is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Knochenmark mean in English?

The German word das Knochenmark translates to “bone marrow” in English.

How do you decline das Knochenmark?

Like all German nouns, Knochenmark changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Knochenmark
Akkusativ: das Knochenmark
Dativ: dem Knochenmark
Genitiv: des Knochenmarks

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.