Singular
der
Hauptgang
main course
Plural: die Hauptgänge
Why does the noun Hauptgang 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 Hauptgang
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Hauptgang | ein Hauptgang | — |
| Akkusativ | den Hauptgang | einen Hauptgang | — |
| Dativ | dem Hauptgang | einem Hauptgang | — |
| Genitiv | des Hauptgangs | eines Hauptgangs | — |
| Nominativ | die Hauptgänge | — Hauptgänge | — |
| Akkusativ | die Hauptgänge | — Hauptgänge | — |
| Dativ | den Hauptgängen | — Hauptgängen | — |
| Genitiv | der Hauptgänge | — Hauptgänge | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hauptgang in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Hauptgang?
It is der Hauptgang. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hauptgang is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Hauptgang?
The plural form of der Hauptgang is die Hauptgänge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Hauptgang mean in English?
The German word der Hauptgang translates to “main course” in English.
How do you decline der Hauptgang?
Like all German nouns, Hauptgang changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Hauptgang
- Akkusativ: den Hauptgang
- Dativ: dem Hauptgang
- Genitiv: des Hauptgangs
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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