Why does the noun Marie have the article die?
Nouns ending in -ie are feminine.
Examples
die Philosophie (philosophy), die Biologie (biology), die Demokratie (democracy), die Energie (energy), die Melodie (melody), die Symphonie (symphony)
Declension table for German noun Marie
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Marie | eine Marie | keine Marie |
| Akkusativ | die Marie | eine Marie | keine Marie |
| Dativ | der Marie | einer Marie | keiner Marie |
| Genitiv | der Marie | einer Marie | keiner Marie |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Marie in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die junge Marie singt ein Lied.The young Marie sings a song. | Eine nette Marie hilft uns immer.A nice Marie always helps us. | Keine alte Marie wohnt hier.No old Marie lives here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die kleine Marie im Garten.I see the little Marie in the garden. | Wir suchen eine junge Marie für die Rolle.We are looking for a young Marie for the role. | Er kennt keine nette Marie in der Stadt.He doesn't know any nice Marie in the city. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe der lieben Marie ein Geschenk.I give the dear Marie a gift. | Er spricht mit einer jungen Marie über Bücher.He talks with a young Marie about books. | Ich helfe keiner fremden Marie bei der Arbeit.I don't help any strange Marie with work. |
| Genitiv | Das Buch der kleinen Marie ist neu.The book of the little Marie is new. | Die Tasche einer jungen Marie liegt hier.The bag of a young Marie is here. | Der Name keiner bekannten Marie steht hier.The name of no known Marie is written here. |
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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 Marie?
It is die Marie. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Marie is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Marie?
The plural form of die Marie is die –. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Marie mean in English?
The German word die Marie translates to “Mary, Marie” in English.
How do you decline die Marie?
Like all German nouns, Marie changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Marie
- Akkusativ: die Marie
- Dativ: der Marie
- Genitiv: der Marie
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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