die Gänge
Translation
hallways, corridors, courses (of a meal), gears
Examples
Die Gänge im Hotel sind sehr lang.
The hallways in the hotel are very long.
Das Menü hat drei Gänge.
The menu has three courses.
Dieses Auto hat sechs Gänge.
This car has six gears.
Grammar Patterns
as 'hallways/corridors': Die Gänge im Hotel sind sehr lang.
as 'courses' of a meal: Das Menü hat drei Gänge.
as 'gears' of a vehicle: Dieses Auto hat sechs Gänge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flure, Korridore (hallways)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'gehen' (to go). It refers to a place or process of 'going'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Gänge' with 'gehen' (to go). Think of places you 'go' through (hallways), stages you 'go' through in a meal (courses), or levels you 'go' through in a car (gears).