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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Gewaltdie Gewalten
Genitiveder Gewaltder Gewalten
Dativeder Gewaltden Gewalten
Accusativedie Gewaltdie 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.

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