der Gang
Translation
hallway, corridor, course (of a meal), gear (of a vehicle)
Examples
Der Gang ist lang und schmal.
The hallway is long and narrow.
Das Menü hat drei Gänge.
The menu has three courses.
Ich schalte in den dritten Gang.
I'm shifting into third gear.
Sein Gang war langsam und unsicher.
His gait was slow and unsteady.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject Der Gang ist sehr lang.
((as accusative object)) as an accusative object Wir gehen den Gang entlang.
((as dative object)) as a dative object Im Gang ist es dunkel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Flur, der Korridor; Antonyms: -
Etymology
Related to the verb 'gehen' (to go). It signifies a place for going (hallway) or the progression of something (course).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to go' (gehen). A 'Gang' is a place where you 'go' (a hallway) or the 'going' of a meal from one course to the next.