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

Infinitivegestalten
Present (ich)gestalte
Present (du)gestaltest
Present (er/sie/es)gestaltet
Preterite (ich)gestaltete
Participle IIgestaltet
Konjunktiv II (ich)gestaltete
Imperative (singular)gestalt
Imperative (plural)gestaltet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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