Why does the noun Mauern 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 Mauern

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Mauereine Mauerkeine Mauer
Akkusativdie Mauereine Mauerkeine Mauer
Dativder Mauereiner Mauerkeiner Mauer
Genitivder Mauereiner Mauerkeiner Mauer

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mauern in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die alte Mauer steht dort.The old wall stands there.
Eine hoche Mauer fällt um.A high wall falls over.
Keine neue Mauer ist sicher.No new wall is safe.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die große Mauer.I see the big wall.
Er baut eine kleine Mauer.He builds a small wall.
Wir brauchen keine neue Mauer.We don't need a new wall.
Dativ
Ich stehe vor der hochen Mauer.I stand in front of the high wall.
Er sitzt an einer kleinen Mauer.He sits by a small wall.
Sie arbeitet an keiner neuen Mauer.She works on no new wall.
Genitiv
Die Farbe der alten Mauer ist rot.The color of the old wall is red.
Das Ende einer langen Mauer ist nah.The end of a long wall is near.
Der Bau keiner neuen Mauer ist schwer.The construction of no new wall is difficult.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Mauern?

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

The noun Mauern is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Mauern mean in English?

The German word das Mauern translates to “masonry, walls” in English.

How do you decline das Mauern?

Like all German nouns, Mauern 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.