Gesellschaft/ɡəˈzɛlʃaft/society; company; association
Gesellschaft is a German noun that means society, company, or association. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛlʃaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gesellschaften".
Definitions
1.a group of people who form a society or live together under shared rules(social group)
a.organized system of people living together
In einer demokratischen Gesellschaft sind die Meinungen frei.—In a democratic society, opinions are free.
2.company or business association(business)
a.an organized commercial enterprise
Sie arbeitet in einer großen Gesellschaft in Berlin.—She works for a large company in Berlin.
3.the state of being with other people; companionship(companionship)
a.the fact of being together with someone
Vielen Dank für Ihre angenehme Gesellschaft heute Abend.—Thank you for your pleasant company this evening.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gesellschaft | die Gesellschaften |
| Genitive | der Gesellschaft | der Gesellschaften |
| Dative | der Gesellschaft | den Gesellschaften |
| Accusative | die Gesellschaft | die Gesellschaften |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gesellschaft" mean in English?
- "Gesellschaft" means society, company, or association. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gesellschaft"?
- "Gesellschaft" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛlʃaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gesellschaft" der, die, or das?
- "Gesellschaft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gesellschaft"?
- The plural of "Gesellschaft" is "Gesellschaften".
- What part of speech is "Gesellschaft"?
- "Gesellschaft" is a noun in German.
