NOUN
Gewalt/ɡəˈvalt/violence; force; power
Gewalt is a German noun that means violence, force, or power. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvalt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gewalten".
Definitions
1.the use of physical force to harm or dominate(violence, physical force)
a.physical violence, brutality
Die Polizei versuchte, die Gewalt bei der Demonstration zu verhindern.—The police tried to prevent violence at the protest.
2.having control or power over people or things(power, authority)
a.power or authority, especially of state institutions
Die Regierung hat die Gewalt über das Militär.—The government has control over the military.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gewalt | die Gewalten |
| Genitive | der Gewalt | der Gewalten |
| Dative | der Gewalt | den Gewalten |
| Accusative | die Gewalt | die Gewalten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gewalt" mean in English?
- "Gewalt" means violence, force, or power. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gewalt"?
- "Gewalt" is pronounced /ɡəˈvalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gewalt" der, die, or das?
- "Gewalt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gewalt"?
- The plural of "Gewalt" is "Gewalten".
- What part of speech is "Gewalt"?
- "Gewalt" is a noun in German.
