NOUN
Gesims/ɡəˈzɪms/cornice; ledge
Gesims is a German noun that means cornice or ledge. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɪms/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gesimse".
Definitions
1.projecting horizontal ledge on a wall, often part of a facade or above a window(architecture/building)
a.horizontal structural or decorative projection on a building
Das Gesims verleiht dem Gebäude ein elegantes Aussehen.—The cornice gives the building an elegant appearance.
b.protective or decorative ledge, typically found above windows or doors
Über jedem Fenster befindet sich ein Gesims aus Stein.—Above every window there is a stone cornice.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gesims | die Gesimse |
| Genitive | des Gesimses | der Gesimse |
| Dative | dem Gesims | den Gesimsen |
| Accusative | das Gesims | die Gesimse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gesims" mean in English?
- "Gesims" means cornice or ledge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gesims"?
- "Gesims" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɪms/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gesims" der, die, or das?
- "Gesims" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gesims"?
- The plural of "Gesims" is "Gesimse".
- What part of speech is "Gesims"?
- "Gesims" is a noun in German.
