NOUN
dieGans/ɡans/goose
Gans is a German noun that means goose. It is pronounced /ɡans/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gänse".
Definitions
1.large water bird with a long neck, related to ducks and swans(animal)
a.domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs
Zu Weihnachten essen viele Familien Gans.—Many families eat goose at Christmas.
b.wild species found near lakes and rivers
Im Frühling sieht man viele Gänse am See.—In spring, you see many geese by the lake.
2.foolish or naive woman or girl (colloquial, sometimes disparaging)(colloquial, often disparaging, about a woman or girl)
a.naive or silly young woman or girl
Sie benimmt sich manchmal wie eine dumme Gans.—She sometimes behaves like a silly goose.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gans | die Gänse |
| Genitive | der Gans | der Gänse |
| Dative | der Gans | den Gänsen |
| Accusative | die Gans | die Gänse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gans" mean in English?
- "Gans" means goose. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gans"?
- "Gans" is pronounced /ɡans/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gans" der, die, or das?
- "Gans" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gans"?
- The plural of "Gans" is "Gänse".
- What part of speech is "Gans"?
- "Gans" is a noun in German.
