Why does the noun Magazin 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 Magazin

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Magazinein Magazinkein Magazin
Akkusativdas Magazinein Magazinkein Magazin
Dativdem Magazineinem Magazinkeinem Magazin
Genitivdes Magazinseines Magazinskeines Magazins

Examples in context

Real sentences using Magazin in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Magazin ist interessant.The new magazine is interesting.
Ein gutes Magazin liegt hier.A good magazine lies here.
Kein Magazin ist verfügbar.No magazine is available.
Akkusativ
Ich lese das neue Magazin.I read the new magazine.
Er kauft ein gutes Magazin.He buys a good magazine.
Wir haben kein Magazin.We have no magazine.
Dativ
Ich blättere in dem neuen Magazin.I leaf through the new magazine.
Er liest in einem guten Magazin.He reads in a good magazine.
Ich gebe keinem Magazin Geld.I give no magazine money.
Genitiv
Der Titel des neuen Magazins ist lang.The title of the new magazine is long.
Der Inhalt eines guten Magazins ist klar.The content of a good magazine is clear.
Der Preis keines Magazins ist hoch.The price of no magazine is 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 Magazin?

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

What CEFR level is the word Magazin?

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

What is the plural of das Magazin?

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

What does das Magazin mean in English?

The German word das Magazin translates to “magazine, storehouse” in English.

How do you decline das Magazin?

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

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.