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- A 'de' noun primarily meaning hallway or corridor in a building.
- Refers to a single course in a multi-course meal (e.g., 3-gangenmenu).
- Used to describe pace, speed, or the general course of events.
- Common in idioms like 'Ga je gang' (Go ahead) and 'Zijn eigen gang gaan'.
The Dutch word gang is a remarkably versatile noun that English speakers often first encounter as the translation for 'hallway' or 'corridor.' However, its semantic range extends far beyond the physical architecture of a house. At its core, 'gang' relates to the act of moving, going, or a specific path taken. Whether you are walking through a building, eating a multi-course dinner, or describing the pace of a project, 'gang' is likely the word you need. In a residential context, the gang is that narrow space connecting rooms. In a culinary context, a driegangenmenu refers to a three-course meal. In a more abstract sense, it describes the 'way' things are going, as seen in the phrase de gang van zaken (the course of events).
- Physical Space
- The most common usage refers to a hallway or corridor inside a building. It is the transitional space between the entrance and the living areas.
- Culinary Course
- Used to describe the individual stages of a meal. A 'voorgerecht' is the first 'gang' of a dinner.
- Tempo or Pace
- Refers to the speed or momentum of an action. 'De gang erin houden' means to keep the momentum going.
Doe de deur van de gang alsjeblieft dicht; het tocht daar.
Understanding 'gang' requires recognizing that it is a 'de-word' (de gang). Its plural form is gangen. Historically, it is related to the verb 'gaan' (to go), which explains why so many of its meanings involve movement or progression. When a Dutch person says 'Ga je gang,' they are literally saying 'Go your way,' which functions as the English equivalent of 'Go ahead' or 'Help yourself.' This versatility makes it a B1-level essential because it bridges the gap between concrete physical descriptions and abstract idiomatic expressions.
Het diner bestond uit vijf verschillende gangen, elk met een bijpassende wijn.
- Idiomatic Use
- 'Zijn eigen gang gaan' implies independence—doing things one's own way without following others.
Using 'gang' correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and its frequent appearance in compound words. In Dutch, nouns are often combined to create specific meanings. For example, a gangkast is a cupboard located in the hallway, and a gangmaker is someone who sets the pace or gets a party started (literally a 'pace-maker'). When constructing sentences, remember that 'gang' takes the definite article 'de'.
De gang in dit oude huis is erg smal en donker.
- Subject of the Sentence
- 'De gang is pas geschilderd.' (The hallway has just been painted.) Here, 'gang' is the focus of the action.
- Object of the Sentence
- 'Ik loop door de gang naar de keuken.' (I walk through the hallway to the kitchen.)
When talking about meals, the word is used to categorize the sequence. You might hear a waiter ask, 'Wilt u de volgende gang al?' (Would you like the next course already?). In business or formal contexts, you will encounter the phrase 'de gang van zaken,' which refers to the procedure or the way things are being handled. For example: 'Ik ben niet tevreden over de gang van zaken bij dit project.' (I am not satisfied with the way things are going with this project.)
Na het hoofdgerecht kregen we nog een heerlijke zoete gang.
In daily Dutch life, 'gang' is ubiquitous. In a residential setting, you will hear it when someone enters a house: 'Zet je schoenen maar in de gang' (Just put your shoes in the hallway). In Dutch architecture, the 'gang' is a standard feature of the traditional 'herenhuis' or 'doorzonwoning,' often containing the coat rack (kapstok) and the stairs.
In de gang hangen alle jassen van de gasten.
In the professional world, 'gang' appears in terms like gangbaar (common/standard) and werkgang (workflow). If a meeting is moving too slowly, a manager might say, 'We moeten er een beetje gang achter zetten' (We need to speed things up a bit). This usage highlights the 'pace' aspect of the word. In the hospitality industry, 'gang' is the standard unit for a meal's structure. You will see '3-gangenmenu' or '5-gangenmenu' on almost every bistro or restaurant menu across the Netherlands and Flanders.
- At School
- Teachers tell students: 'Niet rennen in de gang!' (Don't run in the hallway!).
- In Politics
- Journalists talk about 'de gang naar de stembus' (the walk to the ballot box/going to vote).
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing de gang with de hal. While often used interchangeably, 'de hal' usually refers to a larger, more open entrance area (a foyer or lobby), whereas 'de gang' is specifically a long, narrow passage. If you are in a small apartment, you likely have a 'gang,' not a 'hal.'
Fout: Ik ben in de hal (als het een smalle gang is).
- Confusion with 'Gaan'
- Learners sometimes try to use 'gang' as a verb. Remember, 'gang' is the noun; 'gaan' is the verb. You cannot 'gang' to the store.
- Preposition Errors
- Use 'in de gang' for being inside the space, but 'op gang' for getting something started ('de motor komt op gang').
Another subtle mistake is using 'gang' for a 'course' in an educational sense. In Dutch, a school course is a cursus or vak. If you say you are taking a 'gang' at university, people will think you are standing in the hallway or eating a meal. Always use 'gang' for food courses and 'cursus' for learning modules. Finally, be careful with the English word 'gang' (a group of criminals). In Dutch, this is also 'gang' (pronounced similarly but with a Dutch 'g'), but the context usually prevents confusion.
To enrich your Dutch vocabulary, it is helpful to compare 'gang' with its synonyms and related terms. While 'gang' is the most common word for a passage, other words offer more specificity depending on the setting.
- Gang vs. Hal
- A 'hal' is usually the first room you enter; a 'gang' connects that room to the rest of the house.
- Gang vs. Corridor
- 'Corridor' is more formal and often used in large public buildings like hospitals or office complexes.
- Gang vs. Gerecht
- In a meal, a 'gang' is the stage (e.g., the starter), while the 'gerecht' is the specific dish served (e.g., tomato soup).
If you want to describe movement or pace, alternatives include tempo (speed), snelheid (velocity), or vaart (momentum). For example, 'Er zit vaart in het project' is similar to 'Er zit gang in het project,' but 'vaart' sounds slightly more energetic. In a legal context, 'de gang naar de rechter' (taking someone to court) is a fixed expression where 'gang' cannot be replaced by 'weg' or 'pad' without losing its idiomatic flavor.
How Formal Is It?
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The word is a direct cognate of the English word 'gang', but while the English word shifted to mean a group of people, the Dutch word kept its focus on the act of 'going' or the 'path' itself.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing the 'g' like the English 'g' in 'go'.
- Making the 'a' sound like 'ay' as in 'game'.
- Confusing the pronunciation with the English word 'gang'.
Niveau de difficulté
Easy to recognize in text due to its short length and frequent use.
Requires knowledge of 'de' and the plural 'gangen'.
The Dutch 'g' sound is difficult for many English speakers to master.
Can be confused with other short words if not heard clearly.
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Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
De-words vs Het-words
De gang (correct), Het gang (incorrect).
Pluralization with -en
Eén gang, twee gangen.
Diminutives with -etje
Een klein gangetje.
Compound Nouns
Gang + kast = gangkast.
Prepositions of Place
In de gang (inside), door de gang (through).
Exemples par niveau
De gang is smal.
The hallway is narrow.
Simple subject-adjective structure.
Ik sta in de gang.
I am standing in the hallway.
Use of the preposition 'in'.
De jas hangt in de gang.
The coat is hanging in the hallway.
Common household vocabulary.
Ga je gang!
Go ahead!
Idiomatic imperative phrase.
Waar is de gang?
Where is the hallway?
Basic question form.
De gang is wit.
The hallway is white.
Color adjective usage.
Loop door de gang.
Walk through the hallway.
Imperative verb + preposition.
De hond slaapt in de gang.
The dog sleeps in the hallway.
Simple present tense.
We eten een menu met drie gangen.
We are eating a three-course menu.
Plural form 'gangen'.
Er staat een kast in de gang.
There is a cupboard in the hallway.
Introduction of furniture vocabulary.
De gang is erg lang in dit gebouw.
The hallway is very long in this building.
Use of 'erg' as an intensifier.
Ik moet de gang nog schoonmaken.
I still have to clean the hallway.
Modal verb 'moeten' + infinitive.
Het licht in de gang doet het niet.
The light in the hallway isn't working.
Common phrase 'doet het niet'.
De kinderen rennen door de gang.
The children are running through the hallway.
Plural subject and verb.
Mijn kamer is aan het einde van de gang.
My room is at the end of the hallway.
Prepositional phrase 'aan het einde van'.
Welke gang vond je het lekkerst?
Which course did you like the most?
Superlative 'lekkerst'.
Hij gaat altijd zijn eigen gang.
He always goes his own way.
Idiomatic expression for independence.
Er moet meer gang in het werk komen.
The work needs more momentum.
Abstract use of 'gang' for speed.
De gang van zaken is teleurstellend.
The course of events is disappointing.
Fixed expression 'gang van zaken'.
We kregen een soep als eerste gang.
We had soup as the first course.
Ordinal number + gang.
Zit er een beetje gang in?
Is it making any progress?
Informal question about pace.
De gang naar de rechter is onvermijdelijk.
Going to court is inevitable.
Formal use of 'gang naar'.
Hij heeft een vreemde gang van lopen.
He has a strange way of walking.
Referring to gait/manner.
De gangmaker van het feest was Jan.
Jan was the life of the party.
Compound word 'gangmaker'.
De gangbare mening is dat dit plan niet werkt.
The common opinion is that this plan doesn't work.
Adjective 'gangbaar' derived from 'gang'.
Het project kwam eindelijk goed op gang.
The project finally got well underway.
Expression 'op gang komen'.
Zij houdt de gang er goed in bij haar team.
She keeps the momentum going in her team.
Expression 'de gang erin houden'.
De gang van de planeten is voorspelbaar.
The movement of the planets is predictable.
Scientific/Formal context.
Er is een duidelijke gang naar meer digitalisering.
There is a clear trend towards more digitalization.
Metaphorical 'gang' as a trend.
De dief werd in de gang overmeesterd.
The thief was overpowered in the hallway.
Passive voice construction.
Het is een gangbaar model in de auto-industrie.
It is a standard model in the car industry.
Use of 'gangbaar' as 'standard'.
De gangen van het labyrint waren verwarrend.
The passages of the labyrinth were confusing.
Plural in a literary context.
De gang van de geschiedenis laat zich niet dwingen.
The course of history cannot be forced.
Philosophical subject.
Zijn gangen werden nauwlettend in de gaten gehouden.
His movements were closely monitored.
Plural 'gangen' meaning 'actions/movements'.
De politieke gang van zaken vereist onderzoek.
The political course of events requires investigation.
Complex noun phrase.
De gang van het verhaal is traag maar diepgaand.
The pace of the story is slow but profound.
Literary criticism context.
Men probeert de gang naar de stembus te stimuleren.
They are trying to encourage people to go to the polls.
Formal political expression.
De alledaagse gang van het leven kan soms saai zijn.
The everyday course of life can sometimes be boring.
Existential usage.
De gangbare praktijk wijkt af van de theorie.
Common practice deviates from theory.
Academic comparison.
Zijn statige gang dwingt respect af.
His stately gait commands respect.
Descriptive formal Dutch.
De onstuitbare gang der mensheid naar vooruitgang.
The unstoppable march of humanity toward progress.
High literary style using 'der'.
Hij heeft lak aan de gangbare conventies.
He doesn't care about established conventions.
Idiom 'lak hebben aan' + 'gangbaar'.
De gangen van de onderwereld zijn ondoorgrondelijk.
The workings of the underworld are inscrutable.
Metaphorical and plural usage.
Een analyse van de gang van de conjunctuur.
An analysis of the course of the business cycle.
Technical economic terminology.
De gang van de seizoenen is een eeuwige cyclus.
The progression of the seasons is an eternal cycle.
Poetic/Scientific usage.
Het recht op een eerlijke gang van zaken is fundamenteel.
The right to a fair course of proceedings is fundamental.
Legal/Human rights context.
Zijn gangen na te gaan bleek een onmogelijke taak.
Tracing his movements proved to be an impossible task.
Infinitive construction with 'na te gaan'.
De gang van de zon bepaalt het ritme van de dag.
The path of the sun determines the rhythm of the day.
Naturalistic observation.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— To move at a certain (often slow) pace.
We liepen met een rustig gangetje naar huis.
— Not putting any pressure or speed behind something.
Er zit totaal geen gang achter dit project.
— To stay out of the hallway.
De leraar zei dat we uit de gang moesten blijven.
Souvent confondu avec
A 'hal' is an entrance area; a 'gang' is a narrow passage.
Both can mean 'walk' or 'course', but 'gang' is more for the path or pace, while 'loop' is for the movement itself.
English speakers might use 'gang' for an educational course, but 'cursus' is the correct Dutch word.
Expressions idiomatiques
— To do what one wants without considering others.
Mijn kat gaat altijd zijn eigen gang.
informal— The way things are happening or being done.
Hoe is de gang van zaken bij jullie op kantoor?
neutral— To begin to function or move properly.
Het feestje kwam pas na twaalf uur op gang.
neutral— To let someone do as they please.
Je moet die kleuter soms gewoon zijn gang laten gaan.
neutral— To maintain momentum or speed.
Laten we de gang erin houden, we zijn er bijna.
informal— To initiate a process.
De overheid heeft nieuwe maatregelen in gang gezet.
formal— A journey of penance or humiliation (rare/formal).
Dat excuses aanbieden voelde als een gang naar Canossa.
literary— At a steady, moderate pace.
De oude man liep op zijn gangetje door het park.
informal— The act of going to vote.
De gang naar de stembus was massaal dit jaar.
formal— It's impossible to make it move or progress.
Er is geen gang in deze oude computer te krijgen.
informalFacile à confondre
Both used in dining.
A 'gang' is the stage of the meal; a 'gerecht' is the specific plate of food.
De eerste gang was een koud gerecht.
Both relate to speed.
Tempo is the speed of a beat or music; gang is more general momentum.
Houd het tempo vast en houd de gang erin.
Both can mean 'way'.
Weg is a road or street; gang is an internal passage or metaphorical course.
De weg naar huis gaat door een smalle gang.
Both mean 'path'.
Pad is usually an outdoor trail; gang is indoor or procedural.
Het pad loopt dood, net als deze gang.
The English word 'gang' means 'bende'.
In Dutch, 'gang' rarely means a group of criminals unless specifically using the English loanword.
Die bende criminelen stond in de gang.
Structures de phrases
De [zelfstandig naamwoord] is in de gang.
De hond is in de gang.
Ik heb een [getal]-gangenmenu.
Ik heb een driegangenmenu.
Hoe is de gang van zaken bij [onderwerp]?
Hoe is de gang van zaken bij het project?
Ga je [bezittelijk voornaamwoord] gang.
Ga je eigen gang.
Iets op gang [werkwoord].
Iets op gang brengen.
De gang erin [werkwoord].
De gang erin houden.
De [bijvoeglijk naamwoord] gang naar [bestemming].
De onvermijdelijke gang naar de rechter.
De gang van de [abstract begrip].
De gang van de geschiedenis.
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Very frequent in both spoken and written Dutch.
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Ik volg een gang op de universiteit.
→
Ik volg een vak op de universiteit.
'Gang' is not used for educational courses; use 'vak' or 'cursus'.
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Het gang is erg lang.
→
De gang is erg lang.
'Gang' is a 'de-word', not a 'het-word'.
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Gaat je gang!
→
Ga je gang!
The imperative phrase uses 'ga', not 'gaat'.
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We aten drie gerechten.
→
We aten drie gangen.
While you eat dishes, a multi-stage meal is described by 'gangen'.
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De dief zat in de hal van de gevangenis.
→
De dief zat in de gang van de gevangenis.
In large institutions, the long passages are 'gangen' or 'corridors'.
Astuces
Plural Rule
The plural of 'gang' is 'gangen'. Remember this when ordering multi-course meals.
Compound Words
Dutch loves compounds. 'Gangkast' (hallway closet) and 'gangpad' (aisle) are very common.
Politeness
Use 'Ga je gang' whenever you want to be polite and tell someone they can proceed.
The G Sound
The 'G' in 'gang' is the classic Dutch 'G'. Practice by clearing your throat gently.
At Home
When you enter a Dutch home, the 'gang' is where you usually leave your coat and shoes.
Dining Out
A 'driegangenmenu' usually consists of a 'voorgerecht', 'hoofdgerecht', and 'nagerecht'.
Workflow
If a project is stagnant, say 'We moeten de gang erin krijgen' to motivate your team.
Hall vs. Hallway
Use 'hal' for the entrance and 'gang' for the corridors connecting the bedrooms.
Life's Path
'De gang van het leven' is a poetic way to talk about the journey of life.
Context Clues
If you hear 'gang' in a restaurant, think 'course'. If you hear it in a house, think 'hallway'.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine a 'gang' of people walking through a long 'gang' (hallway) to get to their next 'gang' (course) of dinner.
Association visuelle
Visualize a very long, narrow hallway with many doors, and at the end, a waiter carrying a tray with a meal course.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use 'gang' in three different ways today: once for a hallway, once for a meal, and once for a pace.
Origine du mot
From Middle Dutch 'gang', derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*gangaz'.
Sens originel : A going, a walking, a journey, or a way.
GermanicContexte culturel
There are no major sensitivities, but be aware that 'gang' in English can mean a criminal group, which is 'bende' in Dutch, though 'gang' is also used in Dutch for that specific English meaning.
English speakers often use 'hall' or 'hallway'. Dutch distinguishes between 'hal' (foyer) and 'gang' (narrow passage).
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
At home
- In de gang staan
- De gangkast
- De gang dweilen
- Licht in de gang
In a restaurant
- De volgende gang
- Hoeveel gangen?
- Een viergangenmenu
- Tussen de gangen door
At work
- De gang van zaken
- Gang maken
- Iets in gang zetten
- De gang erin houden
On the street
- Een rustig gangetje
- De gang naar de stad
- Met een rotgang
- Gangpad
Legal/Political
- Gang naar de rechter
- Gang naar de stembus
- De gang der gebeurtenissen
- Vrije gang
Amorces de conversation
"Wat is de normale gang van zaken bij jou op het werk?"
"Hoeveel gangen eet jij meestal tijdens het kerstdiner?"
"Vind je de gang in jouw huis ruim genoeg of te smal?"
"Ben jij iemand die altijd zijn eigen gang gaat?"
"Hoe zorg jij ervoor dat er gang blijft zitten in je studie?"
Sujets d'écriture
Beschrijf de gang van zaken tijdens een typische maandagochtend bij jou thuis.
Schrijf over een moment dat je besloot je eigen gang te gaan, ondanks wat anderen zeiden.
Wat was de lekkerste gang die je ooit in een restaurant hebt gegeten?
Waarom is het belangrijk om soms de gang erin te houden bij een project?
Beschrijf de inrichting van de gang in je droomhuis.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is always 'de gang'. Dutch nouns have either 'de' or 'het' as a definite article, and 'gang' belongs to the 'de' category.
It means 'Go ahead' or 'Feel free'. It is a very common way to give someone permission to do something, like taking a seat or starting to eat.
You say 'een driegangenmenu'. Note that 'gang' becomes plural 'gangen' here.
Usually no. In Dutch, a group of friends is a 'vriendengroep'. The word 'gang' (pronounced as in English) is sometimes used for criminal groups, but the Dutch word 'bende' is more common.
A 'hal' is typically the foyer or entrance hall of a house. A 'gang' is a narrow corridor that connects different rooms.
You use it in phrases like 'Er zit gang in' (It's moving fast) or 'De gang erin houden' (Keep the pace up).
Yes, 'gangen' is the standard plural form of 'gang'.
Literally a 'pace-maker'. It can be a person who makes a party lively or a cyclist who sets the pace for another.
No, for a school subject or course, you should use 'vak' or 'cursus'.
It means 'the way things are going' or 'the procedure'. It's used to describe the current state of affairs in a situation.
Teste-toi 182 questions
Write a sentence using 'gang' to mean a hallway.
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Write a sentence using 'gang' to mean a meal course.
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Translate: 'Go ahead!' into Dutch using 'gang'.
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Use the phrase 'zijn eigen gang gaan' in a sentence.
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Describe a project's progress using 'gang'.
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Write a sentence with the plural 'gangen'.
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Explain 'de gang van zaken' in a business context sentence.
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Use 'gangmaker' in a sentence about a party.
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Translate: 'The light in the hallway is broken.'
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Write a sentence using 'op gang komen'.
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Describe a narrow hallway.
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Translate: 'The course of history'.
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Use 'gangbaar' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about going to court using 'gang'.
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Use 'gangpad' in a sentence about a supermarket.
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Translate: 'Keep the momentum going.'
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Write a sentence about a cat in a hallway.
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Use 'gangetje' to describe a slow walk.
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Translate: 'A three-course menu'.
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Write a sentence about a closet in the hallway.
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Pronounce the word 'gang' correctly.
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Say: 'Ga je gang' in a friendly tone.
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Tell someone where the bathroom is using 'gang'.
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Ask a waiter how many courses the menu has.
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Say: 'I want to go my own way.'
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Tell a team to keep the momentum going.
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Say: 'The project is getting underway.'
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Pronounce 'driegangenmenu'.
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Describe your hallway in one sentence.
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Say: 'That is the normal course of events.'
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Tell children not to run in the hallway.
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Explain you have a hallway closet.
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Say: 'The speed was very high.' using 'gang'.
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Ask someone if they like the first course.
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Say: 'Going to the polls is important.'
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Pronounce 'gangbaar'.
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Say: 'The hallway is narrow.'
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Tell a story about a party's life (gangmaker).
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Say: 'We are eating five courses.'
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Say: 'The course of history is unpredictable.'
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Listen and write: 'De gang is lang.'
Listen and write: 'Ga je gang.'
Listen and write: 'Drie gangen.'
Listen and write: 'Houd de gang erin.'
Listen and write: 'De gang van zaken.'
Listen and write: 'Op gang komen.'
Listen and write: 'Een smalle gang.'
Listen and write: 'De gangmaker.'
Listen and write: 'In de gang staan.'
Listen and write: 'De gang naar de rechter.'
Listen and write: 'Vijf gangen.'
Listen and write: 'Zijn eigen gang gaan.'
Listen and write: 'Er zit gang in.'
Listen and write: 'De gangbare prijs.'
Listen and write: 'In gang zetten.'
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Summary
The word 'gang' is essential for describing both physical spaces (hallways) and the progression of actions or meals. Remember it is 'de gang' and its plural is 'gangen'. Example: 'De gang naar de keuken is smal.'
- A 'de' noun primarily meaning hallway or corridor in a building.
- Refers to a single course in a multi-course meal (e.g., 3-gangenmenu).
- Used to describe pace, speed, or the general course of events.
- Common in idioms like 'Ga je gang' (Go ahead) and 'Zijn eigen gang gaan'.
Plural Rule
The plural of 'gang' is 'gangen'. Remember this when ordering multi-course meals.
Compound Words
Dutch loves compounds. 'Gangkast' (hallway closet) and 'gangpad' (aisle) are very common.
Politeness
Use 'Ga je gang' whenever you want to be polite and tell someone they can proceed.
The G Sound
The 'G' in 'gang' is the classic Dutch 'G'. Practice by clearing your throat gently.
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aandoen
B2Mettre un vêtement (comme un manteau) ou allumer un appareil (comme la lumière).
aanpassen
B1Il faut adapter le plan aux nouvelles circonstances.
aanreiken
B1Tendre ou passer quelque chose à quelqu'un. 'Peux-tu me tendre le marteau ?'
aanschaffen
B1Faire l'acquisition de quelque chose, acheter (souvent pour un objet durable).
aanstaan
B1Être allumé (appareil) : La télé est allumée.
aanwezig
B1Présent à un certain endroit ou à un événement.
aardig
A2kind or nice
achteraf
B2Afterwards or in retrospect
activiteit
B1A thing that you do for enjoyment or purpose
adres
A1Details of where someone lives.
