NOUN
Gestalt/ɡəˈʃtalt/shape; figure; form
Gestalt is a German noun that means shape, figure, or form. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtalt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gestalten".
Definitions
1.visible physical form or figure of a person or thing(appearance; physical form)
a.general shape or silhouette
Im Nebel sah er nur eine dunkle Gestalt.—He saw only a dark figure in the fog.
2.(often mysterious or unclear) person; presence(person)
a.unidentified, often mysterious person
Plötzlich tauchte eine fremde Gestalt auf.—Suddenly, a strange figure appeared.
3.structure or configuration of something(structure)
a.form or composition of something abstract
Die Gestalt des Romans ist ungewöhnlich.—The structure of the novel is unusual.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gestalt | die Gestalten |
| Genitive | der Gestalt | der Gestalten |
| Dative | der Gestalt | den Gestalten |
| Accusative | die Gestalt | die Gestalten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gestalt" mean in English?
- "Gestalt" means shape, figure, or form. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gestalt"?
- "Gestalt" is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gestalt" der, die, or das?
- "Gestalt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gestalt"?
- The plural of "Gestalt" is "Gestalten".
- What part of speech is "Gestalt"?
- "Gestalt" is a noun in German.
