German noun
der Clan
Plural: die ClansEnglish: clan, family, tribeB1Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Clan is der, so you say der Clan. The plural form is die Clans. In English, it usually means clan, family, tribe.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is der, so you say der Clan. The plural is die Clans. In English, Clan usually means clan, family.
Learner note
Do not memorize Clan on its own — learn it as der Clan. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Clans.
Related German nouns
Explore nearby nouns to reinforce the article, plural, and meaning through comparison.
More nouns with der
Build article intuition faster by grouping nouns that use the same article.
FAQ
What is the article for Clan?
The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Clan.
What is the plural of Clan?
The plural form is die Clans.
What does Clan mean in English?
Clan usually means clan, family, tribe in English.