NOUN
Gegend/ˈɡeːɡn̩t/region; area; district
Gegend is a German noun that means region, area, or district. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gegenden".
Definitions
1.region or area, usually geographically defined(location)
a.a particular area of land or locality
In dieser Gegend gibt es viele Seen.—There are many lakes in this region.
2.surroundings or neighborhood; the environment around a person or place(surroundings)
a.area near where one is
Ich kenne mich in dieser Gegend nicht aus.—I am not familiar with this area.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gegend | die Gegenden |
| Genitive | der Gegend | der Gegenden |
| Dative | der Gegend | den Gegenden |
| Accusative | die Gegend | die Gegenden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegend" mean in English?
- "Gegend" means region, area, or district. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegend"?
- "Gegend" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegend" der, die, or das?
- "Gegend" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gegend"?
- The plural of "Gegend" is "Gegenden".
- What part of speech is "Gegend"?
- "Gegend" is a noun in German.
