Why is it der Elan?
No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of Elan, so learn the two together: der Elan.
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Meaning
[1] The enthusiasm or the momentum, with which you do something
[1] die Begeisterung oder der Schwung, womit man etwas machtExamples
[1] He is new and is full
[1] Er ist neu und steckt voller Elan.
Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Elan | — |
| Genitiv | des Elans | — |
| Dativ | dem Elan | — |
| Akkusativ | den Elan | — |
Pronunciation
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