Singular
der
Gang
corridor, aisle, course
Plural: die Gänge
Why does the noun Gang have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Gang
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Gang | ein Gang | kein Gang |
| Akkusativ | den Gang | einen Gang | keinen Gang |
| Dativ | dem Gang | einem Gang | keinem Gang |
| Genitiv | des Ganges | eines Ganges | keines Ganges |
| Nominativ | die Gänge | Gänge | keine Gänge |
| Akkusativ | die Gänge | Gänge | keine Gänge |
| Dativ | den Gängen | Gängen | keinen Gängen |
| Genitiv | der Gänge | Gänge | keiner Gänge |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gang in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der erste Gang war eine Suppe.The first course was a soup. | Ein politischer Gang ist oft schwierig.A political course is often difficult. | Kein normaler Gang der Dinge.Not a normal course of events. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nehme den nächsten Gang.I'll take the next gear. | Er legte einen schnelleren Gang ein.He shifted into a faster gear. | Wir fanden keinen geheimen Gang.We found no secret passage. |
| Dativ | Mit dem ersten Gang war sie zufrieden.She was satisfied with the first course. | Nach einem langen Gang tat alles weh.Everything hurt after a long walk. | Bei keinem offiziellen Gang wurde das besprochen.This was not discussed in any official procedure. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des langen Ganges war nicht zu sehen.The end of the long corridor was not visible. | Die Planung eines neuen Ganges dauert.The planning of a new procedure takes time. | Trotz keines leichten Ganges gab er nicht auf.Despite it not being an easy path, he didn't give up. |
| Nominativ | Die langen Gänge sind schlecht beleuchtet.The long hallways are poorly lit. | Neue Gänge werden im Menü angeboten.New courses are offered on the menu. | Keine weiteren Gänge sind geplant.No further courses are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Sie putzt die schmalen Gänge täglich.She cleans the narrow hallways daily. | Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Gänge.The restaurant serves delicious courses. | Ich möchte keine drei Gänge essen.I don't want to eat three courses. |
| Dativ | In den dunklen Gängen verirrte er sich.He got lost in the dark corridors. | Mit leckeren Gängen wurden wir verwöhnt.We were spoiled with tasty courses. | Von keinen neuen Gängen wurde berichtet.No new channels were reported. |
| Genitiv | Die Beleuchtung der unterirdischen Gänge ist schwach.The lighting of the underground passages is weak. | Die Abfolge mehrerer Gänge war perfekt.The sequence of several courses was perfect. | Anstelle keiner offiziellen Gänge wurden Alternativen gesucht.Instead of no official channels, alternatives were sought. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Gang?
It is der Gang. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gang is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Gang?
The German noun Gang is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Gang?
The plural form of der Gang is die Gänge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Gang mean in English?
The German word der Gang translates to “corridor, aisle, course” in English.
How do you decline der Gang?
Like all German nouns, Gang changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Gang
- Akkusativ: den Gang
- Dativ: dem Gang
- Genitiv: des Ganges
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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