NOUN
Nest/nɛst/nest; den; lair
Nest is a German noun that means nest, den, or lair. It is pronounced /nɛst/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Nester".
Definitions
1.a structure built by birds or other animals for laying eggs or caring for their young(animals)
a.bird's nest
Das Nest der Amsel befindet sich im Baum.—The blackbird's nest is in the tree.
2.(cosy or concealed) home or place to live(figurative/familial)
a.a comfortable home
Sie haben sich ein schönes Nest gebaut.—They have built themselves a beautiful nest.
3.a place used as a hideout or meeting point, often for negative activities(colloquial/pejorative)
a.hideout, den
Die Polizei entdeckte ein Drogen-Nest in der Stadt.—The police discovered a drug den in the city.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Nest | die Nester |
| Genitive | des Nests | der Nester |
| Dative | dem Nest | den Nestern |
| Accusative | das Nest | die Nester |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nest" mean in English?
- "Nest" means nest, den, or lair. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nest"?
- "Nest" is pronounced /nɛst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nest" der, die, or das?
- "Nest" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Nest"?
- The plural of "Nest" is "Nester".
- What part of speech is "Nest"?
- "Nest" is a noun in German.
