Why does the noun Mark 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 Mark

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Markein Markkein Mark
Akkusativdas Markein Markkein Mark
Dativdem Markeinem Markkeinem Mark
Genitivdes Markeseines Markeskeines Markes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mark in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das frische Mark ist weich.The fresh marrow is soft.
Ein neues Mark ist im Knochen.A new marrow is in the bone.
Kein altes Mark ist hier sichtbar.No old marrow is visible here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das weiße Mark im Baum.I see the white pith in the tree.
Er sucht ein seltenes Mark für die Forschung.He is looking for a rare marrow for research.
Wir haben kein frisches Mark mehr.We no longer have fresh marrow.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem jungen Mark beim Wachstum.I help the young marrow with growth.
Er gibt einem kranken Mark Nahrung.He gives a sick marrow food.
Ich gebe keinem trockenen Mark Wasser.I give no dry marrow water.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des frischen Markes ist hell.The color of the fresh marrow is light.
Die Funktion eines eines menschlichen Markes ist komplex.The function of a human marrow is complex.
Die Größe keines keines kleinen Markes ist bekannt.The size of no small marrow 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 Mark?

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

What is the plural of das Mark?

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

What does das Mark mean in English?

The German word das Mark translates to “mark (currency)” in English.

How do you decline das Mark?

Like all German nouns, Mark changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Mark
  • Akkusativ: das Mark
  • Dativ: dem Mark
  • Genitiv: des Markes

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.