Why does the noun Nieren 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 Nieren

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Niereeine Nierekeine Niere
Akkusativdie Niereeine Nierekeine Niere
Dativder Niereeiner Nierekeiner Niere
Genitivder Niereeiner Nierekeiner Niere

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nieren in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die gesunde Niere ist wichtig für uns.The healthy kidney is important for us.
Eine starke Niere funktioniert gut.A strong kidney functions well.
Keine kranke Niere ist hier zu sehen.No sick kidney is to be seen here.
Akkusativ
Ich schütze die gesunde Niere.I protect the healthy kidney.
Er hat eine starke Niere.He has a strong kidney.
Sie hat keine kranke Niere.She has no sick kidney.
Dativ
Ich helfe der kranken Niere.I help the sick kidney.
Er gibt einer starken Niere Wasser.He gives water to a strong kidney.
Sie vertraut keiner kranken Niere.She trusts no sick kidney.
Genitiv
Die Funktion der gesunden Niere ist gut.The function of the healthy kidney is good.
Der Zustand einer kranken Niere ist schlecht.The condition of a sick kidney is bad.
Die Heilung keiner kranken Niere ist einfach.The healing of no sick kidney is easy.

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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 Nieren?

It is die Nieren. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nieren 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 Nieren?

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

What does die Nieren mean in English?

The German word die Nieren translates to “kidneys” in English.

How do you decline die Nieren?

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

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.