Westjordanland

Q: Is it der, die, or das Westjordanland?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Westjordanland?

The noun Westjordanland is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Westjordanland mean in English?

The German word das Westjordanland translates to “West Bank” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Westjordanland?

Like all German nouns, Westjordanland changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Westjordanland Akkusativ: das Westjordanland Dativ: dem Westjordanland Genitiv: des Westjordanlandes 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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Why does the noun Westjordanland 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 Westjordanland

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Westjordanland	ein Westjordanland	kein Westjordanland
Akkusativ	das Westjordanland	ein Westjordanland	kein Westjordanland
Dativ	dem Westjordanland	einem Westjordanland	keinem Westjordanland
Genitiv	des Westjordanlandes	eines Westjordanlandes	keines Westjordanlandes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Westjordanland in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das besetzte Westjordanland ist umstritten.The occupied West Bank is disputed.	Ein wichtiges Westjordanland liegt dort.An important West Bank lies there.	Kein kleines Westjordanland ist das.That is no small West Bank.
Akkusativ	Sie besuchen das besetzte Westjordanland.They visit the occupied West Bank.	Wir sehen ein wichtiges Westjordanland.We see an important West Bank.	Er kennt kein kleines Westjordanland.He knows no small West Bank.
Dativ	Sie leben in dem besetzten Westjordanland.They live in the occupied West Bank.	Er kommt aus einem wichtigen Westjordanland.He comes from an important West Bank.	Nachrichten aus keinem kleinen Westjordanland fehlen.News from no small West Bank is missing.
Genitiv	Die Lage des besetzten Westjordanlandes ist ernst.The situation of the occupied West Bank is serious.	Die Geschichte eines wichtigen Westjordanlandes ist lang.The history of an important West Bank is long.	Die Zukunft keines kleinen Westjordanlandes ist klar.The future of no small West Bank is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Westjordanland?

It is das Westjordanland. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Westjordanland 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 Westjordanland?

The noun Westjordanland is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Westjordanland mean in English?

The German word das Westjordanland translates to “West Bank” in English.

How do you decline das Westjordanland?

Like all German nouns, Westjordanland changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Westjordanland
Akkusativ: das Westjordanland
Dativ: dem Westjordanland
Genitiv: des Westjordanlandes

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.