Why does the noun Macht 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 Macht

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Machteine Machtkeine Macht
Akkusativdie Machteine Machtkeine Macht
Dativder Machteiner Machtkeiner Macht
Genitivder Machteiner Machtkeiner Macht

Examples in context

Real sentences using Macht in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die politische Macht ist begrenzt.The political power is limited.
Eine große Macht bringt Verantwortung.A great power brings responsibility.
Keine absolute Macht existiert für immer.No absolute power exists forever.
Akkusativ
Er missbraucht die politische Macht.He abuses the political power.
Sie hat eine gewisse Macht über uns.She has a certain power over us.
Ich will keine starke Macht haben.I want no strong power.
Dativ
Er widersteht der dunklen Macht.He resists the dark power.
Sie dient einer höheren Macht.She serves a higher power.
Ich traue keiner unbekannten Macht.I trust no unknown power.
Genitiv
Das ist ein Symbol der königlichen Macht.That is a symbol of the royal power.
Er ist ein Diener einer höheren Macht.He is a servant of a higher power.
Die Annahme keiner absoluten Macht war ein Irrtum.The assumption of no absolute power was a mistake.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Macht?

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

What CEFR level is the word Macht?

The German noun Macht is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Macht?

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

What does die Macht mean in English?

The German word die Macht translates to “power, strength” in English.

How do you decline die Macht?

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

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.