Nomen

der Mast

mast, pole, pylon

Das Segel ist am Mast befestigt.

The sail is attached to the mast.

Ein hoher Mast trägt die Stromleitungen.

A tall pylon carries the power lines.

der Mast (nominative) The mast of the ship is very high. Der Mast des Schiffes ist sehr hoch.

den Mast (accusative) The storm damaged the mast. Der Sturm hat den Mast beschädigt.

dem Mast (dative) A bird is sitting on the mast. Ein Vogel sitzt auf dem Mast.

des Mastes (genitive) The height of the mast is impressive. Die Höhe des Mastes ist beeindruckend.

pole, post, pylon

From Middle High German 'mast', related to tree trunks. It is a cognate with the English word 'mast'.

It's a 'massive' pole on a ship. The German word is almost identical to the English one, making it easy to remember.

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