VERB
gestalten/ɡəˈʃtaltn̩/to shape; to design; to organize
gestalten is a German verb that means to shape, to design, or to organize. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gestaltete" and the past participle is "gestaltet".
Definitions
1.to give a particular form or structure to something; to shape; to design(to form/create)
a.to arrange or design aesthetically
Sie hat das Wohnzimmer modern gestaltet.—She designed the living room in a modern style.
b.to organize or develop content (e.g., a lesson, event)
Der Lehrer hat den Unterricht sehr abwechslungsreich gestaltet.—The teacher organized the lesson in a very varied way.
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 design, or to organize. 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.
