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 form or shape; to design something(creation; development)
a.to design or create the appearance, structure, or development of something
Sie möchte ihr neues Wohnzimmer modern gestalten.—She wants to design her new living room in a modern way.
b.to organize or arrange (events, activities, everyday life, etc.)
Wie können wir den Unterricht abwechslungsreich gestalten?—How can we make the class varied?
2.to take shape; to develop in a certain way (sich gestalten)(change; develop, reflexive)
a.to develop or turn out (of situations, processes, etc.)
Die Reise gestaltete sich schwieriger als erwartet.—The trip turned out to be more difficult than expected.
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.
