Abgang/ˈapˌɡaŋ/departure; (wine) finish; slope/drop
Abgang is a German noun that means departure, (wine) finish, or slope/drop. It is pronounced /ˈapˌɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abgänge".
Definitions
1.the act of leaving or departure(leaving, exit)
a.a person leaving a place or position
Nach seinem plötzlichen Abgang wurde ein Nachfolger gesucht.—After his sudden departure, a successor was sought.
2.final impression left by wine (finish)(wine tasting)
a.taste left in the mouth after wine is swallowed
Der Wein hat einen langen, fruchtigen Abgang.—The wine has a long, fruity finish.
3.a downward slope, drop, or descent(engineering, construction)
a.steep part going downward
Die Baustelle hat einen steilen Abgang zum Fluss.—The construction site has a steep drop to the river.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abgang | die Abgänge |
| Genitive | des Abgangs | der Abgänge |
| Dative | dem Abgang | den Abgängen |
| Accusative | den Abgang | die Abgänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abgang" mean in English?
- "Abgang" means departure, (wine) finish, or slope/drop. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abgang"?
- "Abgang" is pronounced /ˈapˌɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abgang" der, die, or das?
- "Abgang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Abgang"?
- The plural of "Abgang" is "Abgänge".
- What part of speech is "Abgang"?
- "Abgang" is a noun in German.
