der A2
no plural
der Westen
west · غرب
Is Westen der, die, or das?
Westen is masculine (der). This noun has no plural form.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Westen.
Plural
This noun is used only in the singular form.
Declension of der Westen
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Westen | ein Westen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Westen | einen Westen |
| Dativ Dative | dem Westen | einem Westen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Westens | eines Westens |
Memory Tip
Cardinal directions are always masculine (der).
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