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weak noun
der Gast
guest · ضيف
Is Gast der, die, or das?
Gast is masculine (der). The plural is Gäste.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Gast.
Plural
die Gäste
Declension of der Gast
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Gast | ein Gast | die Gäste |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Gasten | einen Gasten | die Gäste |
| Dativ Dative | dem Gasten | einem Gasten | den Gästen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Gasten | eines Gasten | der Gäste |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Gast" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Wir haben heute Abend Gäste.
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