Why does the noun Organ 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 Organ
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Organ | ein Organ | kein Organ |
| Akkusativ | das Organ | ein Organ | kein Organ |
| Dativ | dem Organ | einem Organ | keinem Organ |
| Genitiv | des Organs | eines Organs | keines Organs |
| Nominativ | die Organe | Organe | keine Organe |
| Akkusativ | die Organe | Organe | keine Organe |
| Dativ | den Organen | Organen | keinen Organen |
| Genitiv | der Organe | Organe | keiner Organe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Organ in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Organ funktioniert gut.The new organ works well. | Ein neues Organ ist wichtig.A new organ is important. | Kein neues Organ ist nötig.No new organ is necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Wir untersuchen das neue Organ.We examine the new organ. | Er entdeckt ein neues Organ.He discovers a new organ. | Sie braucht kein neues Organ nicht.She doesn't need any new organ. |
| Dativ | Er spendet dem neuen Organ.He donates to the new organ. | Sie hilft einem neuen Organ.She helps a new organ. | Ich vertraue keinem neuen Organ nicht.I don't trust any new organ. |
| Genitiv | Die Funktion des neuen Organs ist komplex.The function of the new organ is complex. | Die Größe eines neuen Organs ist klein.The size of a new organ is small. | Die Entwicklung keines neuen Organs ist langsam.The development of no new organ is slow. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Organe sind gesund.The new organs are healthy. | Neue Organe wachsen schnell.New organs grow fast. | Keine neuen Organe sind vorhanden.No new organs are present. |
| Akkusativ | Sie transplantieren die neuen Organe.They transplant the new organs. | Ich sehe neue Organe.I see new organs. | Wir haben keine neuen Organe nicht.We don't have any new organs. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten an den neuen Organen.We are working on the new organs. | Man forscht an neuen Organen.Research is being done on new organs. | Ich denke an keinen neuen Organen nicht.I don't think about any new organs. |
| Genitiv | Die Struktur der neuen Organe ist faszinierend.The structure of the new organs is fascinating. | Die Heilung neuer Organe ist möglich.The healing of new organs is possible. | Die Probleme keiner neuen Organe sind gering.The problems of no new organs are minor. |
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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 Organ?
It is das Organ. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Organ is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Organ?
The German noun Organ is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Organ?
The plural form of das Organ is die Organe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Organ mean in English?
The German word das Organ translates to “organ” in English.
How do you decline das Organ?
Like all German nouns, Organ changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Organ
- Akkusativ: das Organ
- Dativ: dem Organ
- Genitiv: des Organs
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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