VERB
gestalten/ɡəˈʃtaltn̩/to shape; to form; to design
gestalten is a German verb that means to shape, to form, or to design. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gestaltete" and the past participle is "gestaltet".
Definitions
1.to actively shape, form, or create something(create, shape, develop)
a.to organize or arrange something actively
Wir wollen unser neues Büro modern gestalten.—We want to design our new office in a modern way.
b.to give a certain form or character to something
Sie hat den Unterricht sehr abwechslungsreich gestaltet.—She made the lesson very varied.
2.to give a certain shape or appearance to something(appearance)
a.to give form or artistic design to something
Der Künstler gestaltet eine Skulptur aus Holz.—The artist is shaping a sculpture out of wood.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gestalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gestalte |
| Present (du) | gestaltest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gestaltet |
| Preterite (ich) | gestaltete |
| Participle II | gestaltet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gestaltete |
| Imperative (singular) | gestalt |
| Imperative (plural) | gestaltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gestalten" mean in English?
- "gestalten" means to shape, to form, or to design. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gestalten"?
- "gestalten" is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gestalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gestalten" is "gestaltet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gestalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gestalten" becomes "gestaltete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gestalten"?
- "gestalten" is a verb in German.
