PROPER NOUN

Hans/haːns/Hans (male given name)

Hans is a German proper noun that means Hans (male given name). It is pronounced /haːns/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hänse".

Definitions

1.A common German male first name(male given name)

a.used as a masculine personal name

Hans kommt heute Abend zum Essen.Hans is coming for dinner tonight.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Hansdie Hänse
Genitivedes Hansesder Hänse
Dativedem Hansden Hänsen
Accusativeden Hansdie Hänse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Hans" mean in English?
"Hans" means Hans (male given name). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Hans"?
"Hans" is pronounced /haːns/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Hans" der, die, or das?
"Hans" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Hans"?
The plural of "Hans" is "Hänse".
What part of speech is "Hans"?
"Hans" is a proper noun in German.

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