Singular
das
Magazin
magazine, storehouse
Plural: die Magazine
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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Magazin | ein Magazin | kein Magazin |
| Akkusativ | das Magazin | ein Magazin | kein Magazin |
| Dativ | dem Magazin | einem Magazin | keinem Magazin |
| Genitiv | des Magazins | eines Magazins | keines Magazins |
| Nominativ | die Magazine | Magazine | keine Magazine |
| Akkusativ | die Magazine | Magazine | keine Magazine |
| Dativ | den Magazinen | Magazinen | keinen Magazinen |
| Genitiv | der Magazine | Magazine | keiner Magazine |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Magazin in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Magazine sind teuer.The new magazines are expensive. | Gute Magazine sind beliebt.Good magazines are popular. | Keine Magazine sind hier.No magazines are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lesen die neuen Magazine.We read the new magazines. | Ich brauche gute Magazine.I need good magazines. | Sie haben keine Magazine.They have no magazines. |
| Dativ | Ich blättere in den neuen Magazinen.I leaf through the new magazines. | Er liest in guten Magazinen.He reads in good magazines. | Ich gebe keinen Magazinen Geld.I give no magazines money. |
| Genitiv | Die Seiten der neuen Magazine sind bunt.The pages of the new magazines are colorful. | Der Wert guter Magazine ist hoch.The value of good magazines is high. | Die Farbe keiner Magazine ist schön.The color of no magazines is beautiful. |
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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.
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