Why does the noun Yen 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 Yen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Yen | ein Yen | kein Yen |
| Akkusativ | den Yen | einen Yen | keinen Yen |
| Dativ | dem Yen | einem Yen | keinem Yen |
| Genitiv | des Yens | eines Yens | keines Yens |
| Nominativ | die Yen | Yen | keine Yen |
| Akkusativ | die Yen | Yen | keine Yen |
| Dativ | den Yen | Yen | keinen Yen |
| Genitiv | der Yen | Yen | keiner Yen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Yen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der japanische Yen ist stark.The Japanese Yen is strong. | Ein starker Yen ist gut für Export.A strong Yen is good for export. | Kein schwacher Yen ist stabil.No weak Yen is stable. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den japanischen Yen.I need the Japanese Yen. | Er wechselt einen großen Yen-Betrag.He exchanges a large Yen amount. | Wir haben keinen kleinen Yen-Betrag.We have no small Yen amount. |
| Dativ | Er bezahlt mit dem japanischen Yen.He pays with the Japanese Yen. | Sie handelt mit einem starken Yen.She trades with a strong Yen. | Ich arbeite mit keinem schwachen Yen.I don't work with any weak Yen. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des japanischen Yens ist stabil.The value of the Japanese Yen is stable. | Die Stärke eines eines starken Yens ist wichtig.The strength of a strong Yen is important. | Wegen keines keines schwachen Yens gibt es Sorgen.There are concerns because of no weak Yen. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Yen sind im Umlauf.The new Yen are in circulation. | Viele Yen sind nötig.Many Yen are needed. | Keine alten Yen sind gültig.No old Yen are valid. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kauft die neuen Yen.She buys the new Yen. | Wir sparen viele Yen.We save many Yen. | Ich finde keine alten Yen.I find no old Yen. |
| Dativ | Er rechnet mit den neuen Yen.He calculates with the new Yen. | Sie bezahlt mit vielen Yen.She pays with many Yen. | Wir handeln mit keinen alten Yen.We don't trade with any old Yen. |
| Genitiv | Die Kurse der neuen Yen sind bekannt.The rates of the new Yen are known. | Die Menge vieler Yen ist enorm.The quantity of many Yen is enormous. | Trotz keiner alten Yen bleibt der Wert.Despite no old Yen, the value remains. |
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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 Yen?
It is der Yen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Yen 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 Yen?
The plural form of der Yen is die Yen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Yen mean in English?
The German word der Yen translates to “yen” in English.
How do you decline der Yen?
Like all German nouns, Yen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Yen
- Akkusativ: den Yen
- Dativ: dem Yen
- Genitiv: des Yens
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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