Why does the noun Magen have the article der?

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 Magen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Magenein Magenkein Magen
Akkusativden Mageneinen Magenkeinen Magen
Dativdem Mageneinem Magenkeinem Magen
Genitivdes Magenseines Magenskeines Magens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Magen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der volle Magen tut weh.The full stomach hurts.
Ein voller Magen ist unangenehm.A full stomach is uncomfortable.
Kein voller Magen ist gesund.No full stomach is healthy.
Akkusativ
Ich habe den vollen Magen.I have the full stomach.
Ich spüre einen vollen Magen.I feel a full stomach.
Ich habe keinen vollen Magen.I have no full stomach.
Dativ
Mir ist schlecht in dem vollen Magen.I feel sick in the full stomach.
Mir ist übel in einem vollen Magen.I feel nauseous in a full stomach.
Ich fühle mich wohl in keinem vollen Magen.I feel comfortable in no full stomach.
Genitiv
Der Inhalt des vollen Magens ist viel.The content of the full stomach is much.
Der Inhalt eines vollen Magens ist groß.The content of a full stomach is large.
Der Inhalt keines vollen Magens ist bekannt.The content of no full stomach is known.

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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 Magen?

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

What CEFR level is the word Magen?

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

What is the plural of der Magen?

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

What does der Magen mean in English?

The German word der Magen translates to “stomach” in English.

How do you decline der Magen?

Like all German nouns, Magen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Magen
  • Akkusativ: den Magen
  • Dativ: dem Magen
  • Genitiv: des Magens

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.