Why does the noun Milz 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 Milz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Milzeine Milzkeine Milz
Akkusativdie Milzeine Milzkeine Milz
Dativder Milzeiner Milzkeiner Milz
Genitivder Milzeiner Milzkeiner Milz

Examples in context

Real sentences using Milz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die gesunde Milz ist klein.The healthy spleen is small.
Eine gesunde Milz ist wichtig.A healthy spleen is important.
Keine kranke Milz ist hier.No sick spleen is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die gesunde Milz.I see the healthy spleen.
Ich brauche eine gesunde Milz.I need a healthy spleen.
Ich habe keine kranke Milz.I have no sick spleen.
Dativ
Ich helfe der kranken Milz.I help the sick spleen.
Ich gebe einer gesunden Milz Wasser.I give water to a healthy spleen.
Ich spreche mit keiner kranken Milz.I speak with no sick spleen.
Genitiv
Der Zustand der gesunden Milz ist gut.The condition of the healthy spleen is good.
Das ist ein Teil einer gesunden Milz.That is a part of a healthy spleen.
Die Funktion keiner kranken Milz ist bekannt.The function of no sick spleen is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Milz?

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

What is the plural of die Milz?

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

What does die Milz mean in English?

The German word die Milz translates to “spleen” in English.

How do you decline die Milz?

Like all German nouns, Milz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Milz
  • Akkusativ: die Milz
  • Dativ: der Milz
  • Genitiv: der Milz

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.