NOUN
Gegenstand/ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/object; item; subject (of discussion)
Gegenstand is a German noun that means object, item, or subject (of discussion). It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gegenstände".
Definitions
1.a tangible object, item(thing)
a.a physical object or item
Bitte stellen Sie den Gegenstand auf den Tisch.—Please put the object on the table.
2.subject or matter (of discussion, study, etc.)(topic)
a.the subject of a conversation or text
Der Gegenstand des Buches ist die deutsche Geschichte.—The subject of the book is German history.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gegenstand | die Gegenstände |
| Genitive | des Gegenstands | der Gegenstände |
| Dative | dem Gegenstand | den Gegenständen |
| Accusative | den Gegenstand | die Gegenstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenstand" mean in English?
- "Gegenstand" means object, item, or subject (of discussion). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegenstand"?
- "Gegenstand" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegenstand" der, die, or das?
- "Gegenstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gegenstand"?
- The plural of "Gegenstand" is "Gegenstände".
- What part of speech is "Gegenstand"?
- "Gegenstand" is a noun in German.
