German N-Deklination (N-Declension): Free Quiz

FAQ: 

What is the German N-Deklination? 

Certain masculine German nouns take an 'n' or 'en' ending in all cases. This means that instead of adding an 's' for the genitive case, you add 'n' or 'en.' For example: Die Wohnung des Studenten ist schön (The student's apartment is nice). You can get detailed information about this topic: here.

What are the rules of the N-Declension? 

CharacteristicExamples
People, job titles, nationalitiesder Kollege, der Kroate
Animalsder Rabe, der Hase
Noun ends with -andProband
Noun ends with -antder Kommandant, Sekundant
Noun ends with -entder Student, der Präsident
Noun ends with -ogeder Biologe, der Geologe
Noun ends with -adder Kamerad
Noun ends with -at der Bürokrat
Noun ends with -istder Journalist

The most important thing to know about the N-declension is that it applies exclusively to masculine nouns. These nouns often fall into categories like “people, job titles, nationalities,” and “animals” and many of them end in “e.” For a more detailed explanation, you can read further here.

What shall I do in this Quiz?

Select the correct ending for each noun in the sentence.

Is this Quiz for Free?

Yes, it is free of charge.