noun

die Gans, ¨-e

goose

Ein großes weißes oder graues Tier mit Federn, langem Hals und breiten Füßen. Es lebt oft auf dem Bauernhof oder am Wasser.

Animal: A goose, which is a large waterfowl belonging to the family Anatidae, often kept for its meat, eggs, or feathers.
Derogatory term: In a metaphorical sense, the word can be used to describe a foolish or silly woman or girl (similar to "silly goose" in English).

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Gans). The plural form is die Gänse.
Word origin: The word comes from the Old High German gans, which stems from the Proto-Germanic gans. It is etymologically related to the English word "goose" and the Latin anser.

Synonyms (for the animal):
- Wasservogel
Synonyms (for the metaphorical meaning):
- Töle (can be used disparagingly)
- dumme Person
Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for this word.

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Die Gans schwimmt auf dem Teich.noun

The goose is swimming in the pond.

Ich füttere die Gänse im Hof.noun

I feed the geese in the yard.

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