NOUN

Umgang/ˈʊmˌɡaŋ/dealing; contact; handling

Umgang is a German noun that means dealing, contact, or handling. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Umgänge".

Definitions

1.the way people associate or interact with one another(social interaction)

a.social contact or company

Der Umgang mit Kollegen ist ihm sehr wichtig.Dealing with colleagues is very important to him.

2.the way of treating or handling people, things, or issues(behavior/treatment)

a.method of dealing with a situation or matter

Der richtige Umgang mit Stress ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.The right way of dealing with stress is crucial for health.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Umgangdie Umgänge
Genitivedes Umgangsder Umgänge
Dativedem Umgangden Umgängen
Accusativeden Umgangdie Umgänge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Umgang" mean in English?
"Umgang" means dealing, contact, or handling. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Umgang"?
"Umgang" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Umgang" der, die, or das?
"Umgang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Umgang"?
The plural of "Umgang" is "Umgänge".
What part of speech is "Umgang"?
"Umgang" is a noun in German.

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