NOUN
Alleingang/aˈlaɪ̯nˌɡaŋ/solo effort; going it alone; unilateral action
Alleingang is a German noun that means solo effort, going it alone, or unilateral action. It is pronounced /aˈlaɪ̯nˌɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Alleingänge".
Definitions
1.action or effort carried out alone without help from others(general)
a.solo project or initiative
Die Entscheidung, das Projekt als Alleingang durchzuführen, war mutig.—The decision to carry out the project as a solo effort was courageous.
2.decision or action taken independently of others (often unilaterally)(politics, organization)
a.unilateral action by a person or group
Die Regierung wurde für ihren Alleingang in der Außenpolitik kritisiert.—The government was criticized for its unilateral action in foreign policy.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Alleingang | die Alleingänge |
| Genitive | des Alleingangs | der Alleingänge |
| Dative | dem Alleingang | den Alleingängen |
| Accusative | den Alleingang | die Alleingänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Alleingang" mean in English?
- "Alleingang" means solo effort, going it alone, or unilateral action. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Alleingang"?
- "Alleingang" is pronounced /aˈlaɪ̯nˌɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Alleingang" der, die, or das?
- "Alleingang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Alleingang"?
- The plural of "Alleingang" is "Alleingänge".
- What part of speech is "Alleingang"?
- "Alleingang" is a noun in German.
