Gesang/ɡəˈzaŋ/singing; chant; song
Gesang is a German noun that means singing, chant, or song. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gesänge".
Definitions
1.the act or art of singing(music/general)
a.vocal performance as an artistic expression
Gesang macht mir Spaß und entspannt mich.—Singing is fun for me and relaxes me.
2.a sung piece; song; chant(music/literature)
a.musical composition for singing, especially in classical or church context
Der Chor übte einen neuen Gesang für das Konzert.—The choir rehearsed a new song for the concert.
3.the song of birds or similar harmonized sounds(nature/figurative)
a.the melodious sound made by birds or poetic reference
Der Gesang der Vögel weckte uns am Morgen.—The song of the birds woke us in the morning.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gesang | die Gesänge |
| Genitive | des Gesangs | der Gesänge |
| Dative | dem Gesang | den Gesängen |
| Accusative | den Gesang | die Gesänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gesang" mean in English?
- "Gesang" means singing, chant, or song. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gesang"?
- "Gesang" is pronounced /ɡəˈzaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gesang" der, die, or das?
- "Gesang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gesang"?
- The plural of "Gesang" is "Gesänge".
- What part of speech is "Gesang"?
- "Gesang" is a noun in German.
