Why does the noun Mauer 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 Mauer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Mauer | eine Mauer | keine Mauer |
| Akkusativ | die Mauer | eine Mauer | keine Mauer |
| Dativ | der Mauer | einer Mauer | keiner Mauer |
| Genitiv | der Mauer | einer Mauer | keiner Mauer |
| Nominativ | die Mauern | Mauern | keine Mauern |
| Akkusativ | die Mauern | Mauern | keine Mauern |
| Dativ | den Mauern | Mauern | keinen Mauern |
| Genitiv | der Mauern | Mauern | keiner Mauern |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mauer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die alte Mauer ist hoch.The old wall is high. | Eine neue Mauer steht dort.A new wall stands there. | Keine hohe Mauer ist hier.No high wall is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die alte Mauer.I see the old wall. | Er baut eine neue Mauer.He builds a new wall. | Wir brauchen keine hohe Mauer.We don't need a high wall. |
| Dativ | Er steht vor der alten Mauer.He stands in front of the old wall. | Er sitzt an einer hohen Mauer.He sits by a high wall. | Sie geht zu keiner hohen Mauer.She goes to no high wall. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der alten Mauer ist rot.The color of the old wall is red. | Der Bau einer neuen Mauer ist schwer.The construction of a new wall is difficult. | Der Zweck keiner hohen Mauer ist klar.The purpose of no high wall is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Mauern sind stabil.The old walls are stable. | Schöne Mauern fallen oft.Beautiful walls often fall. | Keine hohen Mauern sind nötig.No high walls are necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Sie streichen die alten Mauern.They paint the old walls. | Wir sehen schöne Mauern.We see beautiful walls. | Ich mag keine hohen Mauern.I don't like high walls. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet an den alten Mauern.He works on the old walls. | Sie sprechen von schönen Mauern.They talk about beautiful walls. | Ich stehe vor keinen hohen Mauern.I stand in front of no high walls. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte der alten Mauern ist lang.The history of the old walls is long. | Der Wert schöner Mauern ist hoch.The value of beautiful walls is high. | Die Höhe keiner hohen Mauern ist bekannt.The height of no high walls 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 Mauer?
It is die Mauer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mauer 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 Mauer?
The German noun Mauer is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Mauer?
The plural form of die Mauer is die Mauern. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Mauer mean in English?
The German word die Mauer translates to “wall” in English.
How do you decline die Mauer?
Like all German nouns, Mauer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Mauer
- Akkusativ: die Mauer
- Dativ: der Mauer
- Genitiv: der Mauer
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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