Marathon

Q: Is it der, die, or das Marathon?

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

Q: What is the plural of der Marathon?

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

Q: What does der Marathon mean in English?

The German word der Marathon translates to “marathon” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Marathon?

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

marathon

Plural: die Marathons

Mixed

Why does the noun Marathon 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 Marathon

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Marathon	ein Marathon	kein Marathon
Akkusativ	den Marathon	einen Marathon	keinen Marathon
Dativ	dem Marathon	einem Marathon	keinem Marathon
Genitiv	des Marathon	eines Marathon	keines Marathon
Nominativ	die Marathons	Marathons	keine Marathons
Akkusativ	die Marathons	Marathons	keine Marathons
Dativ	den Marathons	Marathons	keinen Marathons
Genitiv	der Marathons	Marathons	keiner Marathons

Examples in context

Real sentences using Marathon in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der erste Marathon beginnt bald.The first marathon starts soon.	Ein langer Marathon ist anstrengend.A long marathon is exhausting.	Kein Marathon ist einfach.No marathon is easy.
Akkusativ	Ich laufe den ersten Marathon.I am running the first marathon.	Er plant einen neuen Marathon.He is planning a new marathon.	Wir laufen keinen Marathon heute.We are not running any marathon today.
Dativ	Ich nehme an dem Marathon teil.I participate in the marathon.	Er widmet sich einem Marathon.He dedicates himself to a marathon.	Sie gibt keinem Marathon eine Chance.She gives no marathon a chance.
Genitiv	Der Start des Marathons ist früh.The start of the marathon is early.	Das Ende eines Marathons ist nah.The end of a marathon is near.	Der Zweck keines Marathons ist bekannt.The purpose of no marathon is known.
Nominativ	Die Marathons sind sehr beliebt.The marathons are very popular.	Viele Marathons sind hart.Many marathons are tough.	Keine Marathons sind kurz.No marathons are short.
Akkusativ	Sie laufen die langen Marathons.They run the long marathons.	Ich sehe viele Marathons dort.I see many marathons there.	Wir laufen keine Marathons mehr.We don't run any marathons anymore.
Dativ	Ich helfe den Marathons gern.I like to help with the marathons.	Er widmet sich vielen Marathons.He dedicates himself to many marathons.	Wir geben keinen Marathons Aufmerksamkeit.We give no marathons attention.
Genitiv	Die Regeln der Marathons sind wichtig.The rules of the marathons are important.	Die Ziele vieler Marathons sind ähnlich.The goals of many marathons are similar.	Die Kosten keiner Marathons sind hoch.The costs of no marathons are high.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Marathon?

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

What is the plural of der Marathon?

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

What does der Marathon mean in English?

The German word der Marathon translates to “marathon” in English.

How do you decline der Marathon?

Like all German nouns, Marathon changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Marathon
Akkusativ: den Marathon
Dativ: dem Marathon
Genitiv: des Marathon

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.