Why does the noun Mama 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 Mama
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Mama | eine Mama | keine Mama |
| Akkusativ | die Mama | eine Mama | keine Mama |
| Nominativ | die Mamas | Mamas | keine Mamas |
| Akkusativ | den Mamas | Mamas | keinen Mamas |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mama in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die schöne Mama ist lieb.The beautiful mom is kind. | Eine gute Mama kocht gut.A good mom cooks well. | Keine glückliche Mama ist traurig.No happy mom is sad. |
| Akkusativ | Ich liebe die ruhige Mama.I love the calm mom. | Er besucht eine alte Mama.He visits an old mom. | Wir haben keine traurige Mama gesehen.We saw no sad mom. |
| Nominativ | Die jungen Mamas sind hier.The young mothers are here. | Gute Mamas helfen gern.Good mothers like to help. | Keine lieben Mamas sind böse.No dear mothers are angry. |
| Akkusativ | Wir erzählen den alten Mamas Geschichten.We tell stories to the old mothers. | Er hilft vielen Mamas gern.He gladly helps many mothers. | Sie gibt keinen lieben Mamas Geschenke.She gives no dear mothers gifts. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Mama?
It is die Mama. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mama 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 Mama?
The German noun Mama is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Mama?
The plural form of die Mama is die Mamas. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Mama mean in English?
The German word die Mama translates to “mamma” in English.
How do you decline die Mama?
Like all German nouns, Mama changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Mama
- Akkusativ: die Mama
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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