Why does the noun Nest 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 Nest
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Nest | ein Nest | — |
| Akkusativ | das Nest | ein Nest | — |
| Dativ | dem Nest | einem Nest | — |
| Genitiv | des Nests | eines Nests | — |
| Nominativ | die Nester | — Nester | — |
| Akkusativ | die Nester | — Nester | — |
| Dativ | den Nestern | — Nestern | — |
| Genitiv | der Nester | — Nester | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nest in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Nest?
It is das Nest. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nest is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Nest?
The plural form of das Nest is die Nester. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Nest mean in English?
The German word das Nest translates to “nest” in English.
How do you decline das Nest?
Like all German nouns, Nest changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Nest
- Akkusativ: das Nest
- Dativ: dem Nest
- Genitiv: des Nests
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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