Maschine - Der Die Das

The correct article for Maschine is "die".

English translation: machine

How to remember it?

To easily and effectively remember the article for a specific word, you can use a few techniques. Associate the word with a color and visualize the noun in that color. Audio hints also help - hearing the word in a masculine, feminine, or neutral voice can reinforce the correct article. Additionally, German has specific rules and patterns that can help you guess the article without memorizing it outright. Below are some tips specifically chosen for the word Maschine.

Colors

Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).

die Maschine
Try to associate the word with its corresponding color

Audio

This hint activates your sense of hearing. In Artikel Meister, each word is accompanied by a recording in a masculine voice (der), feminine voice (die), or a child’s voice (das). Engaging an additional sense helps you remember the correct article more effectively.

Listen to the word in a feminine voice.

It's a hint for feminine words (die)

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Rules

There are various rules to help you guess the article of a word without memorizing it. For a general overview, check them out here: Rules. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a specific rule to determine the article for this example. For such cases, it’s best to learn the article by heart. We hope the other hints are still helpful!

Practical Examples and Usage

Discover how to use die Maschine effectively in context.

Plural Form

The plural form of die Maschine is die Maschinen.

Declension Table for All Grammar Cases

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Maschinedie Maschinen
Accusativedie Maschinedie Maschinen
Dativeder Maschineden Maschinen
Genitiveder Maschineder Maschinen

Example Sentences

  1. Die Maschine arbeitet sehr schnell. (The machine works very fast.)
  2. Die Maschinen sind sehr laut. (The machines are very loud.)
  3. Ich muss die Teile für die Reparatur der Maschine bestellen. (I have to order the parts for the repair of the machine.)

Want to Learn More?

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