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German noun

das Hähnchen

Plural: die HähnchenEnglish: chicken, roast chickenA2Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Hähnchen is das, so you say das Hähnchen. The plural form is die Hähnchen. In English, it usually means chicken, roast chicken.

Article
das
Singular
Hähnchen
Plural
die Hähnchen
English
chicken, roast chicken
CEFR
A2

Meaning and usage

The correct article is das, so you say das Hähnchen. The plural is die Hähnchen. In English, Hähnchen usually means chicken, roast chicken.

Learner note

Do not memorize Hähnchen on its own — learn it as das Hähnchen. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Hähnchen.

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FAQ

What is the article for Hähnchen?

The correct article is das, so the full noun is das Hähnchen.

What is the plural of Hähnchen?

The plural form is die Hähnchen.

What does Hähnchen mean in English?

Hähnchen usually means chicken, roast chicken in English.

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