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der Nerv
nerve · عصب
Is Nerv der, die, or das?
Nerv is masculine (der). The plural is Nerven.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Nerv.
Plural
die Nerven
Declension of der Nerv
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Nerv | ein Nerv | die Nerven |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Nerv | einen Nerv | die Nerven |
| Dativ Dative | dem Nerv | einem Nerv | den Nerven |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Nerves | eines Nerves | der Nerven |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Nerv" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Er leidet an einer Nervenkrankheit.
Mach bitte das Radio aus. Die Musik geht mir auf die Nerven.
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