Gestaltung/ɡəˈʃtaltʊŋ/design; shaping; organization
Gestaltung is a German noun that means design, shaping, or organization. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtaltʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gestaltungen".
Definitions
1.the act or result of giving something a certain form, shape, or appearance(form, appearance)
a.designing or arranging the appearance or form of something
Die Gestaltung des Gartens hat viel Zeit gekostet.—The design of the garden took a lot of time.
2.arrangement or organization of content, structure, or elements(organization, structuring)
a.the way something is structured or organized
Die Gestaltung des Unterrichts ist sehr abwechslungsreich.—The organization of the lessons is very varied.
3.artistic creation or creative process(art, creativity)
a.the creative shaping or formation in art or media
Die Gestaltung des Plakats stammt von einer bekannten Künstlerin.—The design of the poster is by a well-known female artist.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gestaltung | die Gestaltungen |
| Genitive | der Gestaltung | der Gestaltungen |
| Dative | der Gestaltung | den Gestaltungen |
| Accusative | die Gestaltung | die Gestaltungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gestaltung" mean in English?
- "Gestaltung" means design, shaping, or organization. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gestaltung"?
- "Gestaltung" is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtaltʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gestaltung" der, die, or das?
- "Gestaltung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gestaltung"?
- The plural of "Gestaltung" is "Gestaltungen".
- What part of speech is "Gestaltung"?
- "Gestaltung" is a noun in German.
