NOUN
Gefecht/ɡəˈfɛçt/battle; skirmish; combat
Gefecht is a German noun that means battle, skirmish, or combat. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gefechte".
Definitions
1.a battle, usually a short or limited armed engagement(military)
a.short, intense fight between armed forces or groups
Im Gefecht wurden mehrere Soldaten verletzt.—Several soldiers were injured in the battle.
2.a heated argument or contest(figurative, formal)
a.intense or fierce discussion
Im Gefecht der Meinungen setzte sich schließlich eine Seite durch.—In the heat of opinions, one side finally prevailed.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gefecht | die Gefechte |
| Genitive | des Gefechtes | der Gefechte |
| Dative | dem Gefecht | den Gefechten |
| Accusative | das Gefecht | die Gefechte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gefecht" mean in English?
- "Gefecht" means battle, skirmish, or combat. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gefecht"?
- "Gefecht" is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gefecht" der, die, or das?
- "Gefecht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gefecht"?
- The plural of "Gefecht" is "Gefechte".
- What part of speech is "Gefecht"?
- "Gefecht" is a noun in German.
