Marzipan

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

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

Q: What is the plural of das Marzipan?

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

Q: What does das Marzipan mean in English?

The German word das Marzipan translates to “marzipan” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Marzipan?

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

marzipan

Plural: die Marzipane

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Why does the noun Marzipan 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 Marzipan

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Marzipan	ein Marzipan	kein Marzipan
Akkusativ	das Marzipan	ein Marzipan	kein Marzipan
Dativ	dem Marzipan	einem Marzipan	keinem Marzipan
Genitiv	des Marzipans	eines Marzipans	keines Marzipans
Nominativ	die Marzipane	Marzipane	keine Marzipane
Akkusativ	die Marzipane	Marzipane	keine Marzipane
Dativ	den Marzipanen	Marzipane	keinen Marzipanen
Genitiv	der Marzipane	Marzipane	keiner Marzipane

Examples in context

Real sentences using Marzipan in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das Marzipan ist lecker.The marzipan is delicious.	Ein Marzipan liegt hier.A marzipan lies here.	Kein Marzipan ist da.No marzipan is there.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das Marzipan sehr.I like the marzipan very much.	Ich kaufe ein Marzipan.I buy a marzipan.	Ich habe kein Marzipan nicht.I do not have marzipan.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem Marzipan eine Form.I give the marzipan a shape.	Ich träume von einem Marzipan.I dream of a marzipan.	Ich helfe keinem Marzipan nicht.I don't help any marzipan.
Genitiv	Der Geruch des Marzipans ist fein.The smell of the marzipan is delicate.	Der Preis eines Marzipans ist hoch.The price of a marzipan is high.	Ich kenne keines Marzipans Geschichte.I know no marzipan's history.
Nominativ	Die Marzipane sind teuer.The marzipans are expensive.	Ich sehe Marzipane.I see marzipans.	Keine Marzipane sind übrig.No marzipans are left.
Akkusativ	Wir essen die Marzipane gern.We like to eat the marzipans.	Ich suche Marzipane.I am looking for marzipans.	Ich sehe keine Marzipane hier.I see no marzipans here.
Dativ	Ich bin mit den Marzipanen zufrieden.I am satisfied with the marzipans.	Ich spreche über Marzipane.I talk about marzipans.	Ich gebe keinen Marzipanen nichts.I give nothing to no marzipans.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der Marzipane ist weiß.The color of the marzipans is white.	Der Geschmack vieler Marzipane ist gut.The taste of many marzipans is good.	Ich sehe keiner Marzipane Wert.I see no marzipans' value.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Marzipan?

It is das Marzipan. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Marzipan 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 Marzipan?

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

What does das Marzipan mean in English?

The German word das Marzipan translates to “marzipan” in English.

How do you decline das Marzipan?

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

Nominativ: das Marzipan
Akkusativ: das Marzipan
Dativ: dem Marzipan
Genitiv: des Marzipans

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.