German word

Gans

Pronunciation

IPA/gans/

Meaning

  • feminine noungoose

Example

Wir sehen die Gänse auf der Wiese.

We see the geese in the meadow.

Illustration for Gans (goose)

More examples

Zum Festessen gibt es eine gebratene Gans.

There is a roast goose at the festive meal.

Core concept

A sturdy long-necked bird striding across grass, honking loudly and often traveling with others.

Common phrases

  • eine Gans braten

    roast a goose

  • die Gans füttern

    feed the goose

  • eine Gans halten

    keep a goose

Similar words

Ente: A small water bird commonly seen on ponds and rivers.
Vogel: A feathered animal that usually has the ability to fly.
Schwan: A graceful, large water bird with a long neck and white feathers.
Geflügel: Farm-raised birds such as chickens and turkeys intended for food.

Definition in German

Ein großer Vogel aus der Familie der Entenvögel, oft weiß, mit lautem Ruf und häufig ziehend

Word origin

German Gans continues Old High German gans and Proto-Germanic *gans-, the same inherited root as English goose.

Usage tips

  • Gans is feminine, with the definite article die; its plural is Gänse, with an umlaut and a final -e.

Related words

  • Gänsebratenroast goosenoun
  • Gänsehaltunggoose keepingnoun

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