Singular

die

Linse

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

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

Q: What is the plural of die Linse?

The plural form of die Linse is die Linsen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does die Linse mean in English?

The German word die Linse translates to “lens” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Linse?

Like all German nouns, Linse changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Linse Akkusativ: die Linse Dativ: der Linse Genitiv: der Linse 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.

lens

Plural: die Linsen

Strong

Why does the noun Linse have the article die?

About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.

Examples

die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)

Exceptions

der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)

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Declension table for German noun Linse

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Linse	eine Linse	keine Linse
Akkusativ	die Linse	eine Linse	keine Linse
Dativ	der Linse	einer Linse	keiner Linse
Genitiv	der Linse	einer Linse	keiner Linse
Nominativ	die Linsen	Linsen	keine Linsen
Akkusativ	die Linsen	Linsen	keine Linsen
Dativ	den Linsen	Linsen	keinen Linsen
Genitiv	der Linsen	Linsen	keiner Linsen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Linse in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die neue Linse ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The new lens is small.	Eine Linse liegt hier.A lens lies here.	Keine Linse ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.No lens is broken.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe die kleine Linse.I see the small lens.	Ich brauche eine Linse.I need a lens.	Ich habe keine Linse.I have no lens.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit der alten Linse.I work with the old lens.	Ich gebe einer Linse Wasser.I give water to a lens.	Ich spreche mit keiner Linse.I speak with no lens.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der kleinen Linse ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The color of the small lens is beautiful.	Der Wert einer Linse ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The value of a lens is high.	Der Preis keiner Linse ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The price of no lens is unknown.
Nominativ	Die neuen Linsen sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The new lenses are healthy.	Linsen schmecken gut.Lenses taste good.	Keine Linsen sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.No lenses are fresh.
Akkusativ	Wir kaufen die neuen Linsen.We buy the new lenses.	Wir essen Linsen gern.We like to eat lentils.	Ich finde keine Linsen.I find no lenses.
Dativ	Ich bin zufrieden mit den neuen Linsen.I am satisfied with the new lenses.	Ich koche mit Linsen oft.I often cook with lentils.	Ich helfe keinen Linsen.I help no lenses.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der neuen Linsen ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The quality of the new lenses is good.	Der Geschmack Linsen ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The taste of lentils is delicious.	Der Preis keiner Linsen ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The price of no lenses is too high.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Linse?

It is die Linse. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Linse 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 Linse?

The plural form of die Linse is die Linsen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Linse mean in English?

The German word die Linse translates to “lens” in English.

How do you decline die Linse?

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

Nominativ: die Linse
Akkusativ: die Linse
Dativ: der Linse
Genitiv: der Linse

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.