der A1
weak noun
der Name
name · اسم
Is Name der, die, or das?
Name is masculine (der). The plural is Namen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Name.
Plural
die Namen
Declension of der Name
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Name | ein Name | die Namen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Namen | einen Namen | die Namen |
| Dativ Dative | dem Namen | einem Namen | den Namen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Namens | eines Namens | der Namen |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Name" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Wie ist Ihr Name?
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