Why does the noun Segen have the article der?

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 Segen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Segenein Segenkein Segen
Akkusativden Segeneinen Segenkeinen Segen
Dativdem Segeneinem Segenkeinem Segen
Genitivdes Segenseines Segenskeines Segens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Segen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Segen ist wichtig.The great blessing is important.
Ein kleiner Segen hilft oft.A small blessing often helps.
Kein guter Segen kommt leicht.No good blessing comes easily.
Akkusativ
Ich suche den großen Segen.I am looking for the great blessing.
Wir brauchen einen neuen Segen.We need a new blessing.
Er hat keinen echten Segen.He has no real blessing.
Dativ
Ich danke dem guten Segen.I thank the good blessing.
Mit einem kleinen Segen geht es gut.With a small blessing, it goes well.
Er glaubt keinem falschen Segen.He believes no false blessing.
Genitiv
Der Wert des großen Segens ist hoch.The value of the great blessing is high.
Der Beginn eines kleinen Segens ist klar.The beginning of a small blessing is clear.
Der Zweck keines echten Segens ist bekannt.The purpose of no real blessing is known.

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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 Segen?

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

What is the plural of der Segen?

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

What does der Segen mean in English?

The German word der Segen translates to “blessing” in English.

How do you decline der Segen?

Like all German nouns, Segen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Segen
  • Akkusativ: den Segen
  • Dativ: dem Segen
  • Genitiv: des Segens

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.