Wondering what is the correct article of Mann (man)? Mann is masculine, so it is der Mann.
Why is it masculine? As part of the Der Die Das Book’s Zoo of Rules Methodology, it is the fundamental to a well-functioning zoo! Nouns referring to male professions and male individuals are masculine but with a few caveats.
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Why is “Mann” masculine?
Nouns referring to male professions (der Gärtner, der Lehrer etc.) and to male individuals (der Besucher, der Cousin etc.) are typically masculine. Adding to the complexity, certain nouns retain the same article regardless of gender. For instance, der Star can refer to both a male and a female star. Other examples include der Freak, der Mensch, and der Profi.
Declension of “Mann” in German
| Case | Article + Noun | Example Sentence |
| Nominative | der Mann | Der Mann liest die Zeitung.(The man is reading the newspaper.) |
| Accusative | den Mann | Ich sehe den Mann im Park.(I see the man in the park.) |
| Dative | dem Mann | Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch.(I give the man the book.) |
| Genitive | des Mannes | Der Hut des Mannes ist schwarz.(The man’s hat is black.) |
Short Paragraph Using Different Cases
Here is a short paragraph using different cases for “der Mann” in German, along with its English translation:
German:
Der Mann steht an der Haltestelle.
Ich sehe den Mann jeden Morgen auf dem Weg zur Arbeit.
Die Frau gibt dem Mann einen Kaffee.
Die Tasche des Mannes liegt auf dem Boden.
English Translation:
The man is standing at the bus stop.
I see the man every morning on my way to work.
The woman gives the man a coffee.
The man’s bag is lying on the floor.