German noun
der Ahne
Quick answer
The correct German article for Ahne is der, so you say der Ahne. The plural form is die Ahnen. In English, it usually means forefather.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is der, so you say der Ahne. The plural is die Ahnen. In English, Ahne usually means forefather.
Learner note
Do not memorize Ahne on its own — learn it as der Ahne. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Ahnen.
Other article or meaning variants
This lemma appears with more than one valid article or meaning in German. Use the context and glosses below to compare the variants.
der Ahne
forefather
Plural: die Ahnen
die Ahne
female ancestor
Plural: die Ahnen
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FAQ
What is the article for Ahne?
The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Ahne.
What is the plural of Ahne?
The plural form is die Ahnen.
What does Ahne mean in English?
Ahne usually means forefather in English.
Can Ahne have more than one article in German?
Yes. Ahne appears with multiple article or meaning variants, so you should check the context and compare the listed options.