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N-declension refers to a group of masculine nouns in German that follow a special declension pattern. These nouns add an -(e)n ending in all cases except the nominative singular. Because this pattern differs from regular noun declension, it often causes confusion for learners.
In this guide, you will learn:
what N-declension (weak nouns) is and how it works
which nouns belong to the N-declension group
how endings change across accusative, dative, and genitive
common learner mistakes and how to avoid them
This guide helps English-speaking learners recognize weak nouns quickly and apply the correct endings with confidence.
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