Singular
das
Messen
measuring, trade fairs
Plural: die Messen
Why does the noun Messen 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 Messen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Messen | ein Messen | kein Messen |
| Akkusativ | das Messen | ein Messen | kein Messen |
| Dativ | dem Messen | einem Messen | keinem Messen |
| Genitiv | des Messens | eines Messens | keines Messens |
| Nominativ | die Messen | Messen | keine Messen |
| Akkusativ | die Messen | Messen | keine Messen |
| Dativ | den Messen | Messen | keinen Messen |
| Genitiv | der Messen | Messen | keiner Messen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Messen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das genaue Messen ist wichtig.The accurate measuring is important. | Ein schnelles Messen spart Zeit.A quick measuring saves time. | Kein falsches Messen hilft uns.No false measuring helps us. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lernen das präzise Messen.We learn the precise measuring. | Ich mag ein einfaches Messen.I like a simple measuring. | Er versteht kein kompliziertes Messen.He doesn't understand complicated measuring. |
| Dativ | Mit dem genauen Messen beginnt die Arbeit.With accurate measuring, the work begins. | Ich vertraue einem genauen Messen.I trust an accurate measuring. | Er glaubt keinem falschen Messen.He doesn't believe in false measuring. |
| Genitiv | Die Kunst des genauen Messens ist alt.The art of accurate measuring is old. | Der Zweck eines eines schnellen Messens ist klar.The purpose of a quick measuring is clear. | Die Notwendigkeit keines keines Messens ist gering.The necessity of no measuring is low. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Messen sind wichtig.The many acts of measuring are important. | Neue Messen sind oft schwierig.New acts of measuring are often difficult. | Keine falschen Messen sind erlaubt.No false acts of measuring are allowed. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die genauen Messen.We see the accurate acts of measuring. | Ich mag schnelle Messen.I like quick acts of measuring. | Er versteht keine komplizierten Messen.He doesn't understand complicated acts of measuring. |
| Dativ | Mit den genauen Messen arbeiten wir.We work with the accurate acts of measuring. | Ich helfe bei vielen Messen.I help with many acts of measuring. | Er glaubt keinen falschen Messen.He doesn't believe in false acts of measuring. |
| Genitiv | Die Ergebnisse der genauen Messen sind gut.The results of the accurate acts of measuring are good. | Der Zweck vieler Messen ist klar.The purpose of many acts of measuring is clear. | Die Qualität keiner falschen Messen ist hoch.The quality of no false acts of measuring is high. |
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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 Messen?
It is das Messen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Messen 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 Messen?
The noun Messen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Messen mean in English?
The German word das Messen translates to “measuring, trade fairs” in English.
How do you decline das Messen?
Like all German nouns, Messen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Messen
- Akkusativ: das Messen
- Dativ: dem Messen
- Genitiv: des Messens
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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