Durchgängen

Durchgängen is the plural form of the German noun Durchgang. The word has several related meanings, depending on context: a physical passage or corridor; a stage or phase in a process; a round, attempt, or run in a competition or procedure. Because of these senses, Durchgängen is used across disciplines to denote multiple instances of moving through something or completing successive parts of a task.

Etymology and grammar

Durchgang derives from durch- (through) and Gang (passage, course). The standard plural is Durchgänge (with umlaut in the stem). In use, the form in sentences changes with case: die Durchgänge (nominative/accusative plural) and den Durchgängen (dative plural). Genitive plural is der Durchgänge.

Contexts and usage

In architecture and building planning, Durchgänge describe passageways that connect rooms or sections of a structure. In manufacturing, logistics, and quality control, a Durchgang can mean a single production pass or processing cycle, with multiple Durchgänge indicating repeated cycles or batches. In scientific, mathematical, or computing contexts, Durchgänge refer to iterations, runs, or sweeps of an experiment, simulation, or algorithm. In testing or events, the term may denote rounds or attempts, such as several Durchgänge of a procedure or competition.

See also

Durchgang, Durchlauf, Durchläufe.