Gewicht/ɡəˈvɪçt/weight; mass; importance
Gewicht is a German noun that means weight, mass, or importance. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gewichte".
Definitions
1.weight, physical heaviness or mass of something(physics/general)
a.physical property indicating how heavy something is, usually measured in kilograms or grams
Ich habe das Gewicht des Pakets überprüft.—I checked the weight of the package.
2.a weight (object used for training or competition)(sports)
a.a heavy object lifted for exercise or in sport
Im Fitnessstudio trainiere ich oft mit Gewichten.—I often train with weights at the gym.
3.importance or significance(figurative)
a.significance, influence, weight in a discussion or decision
Seine Meinung hat viel Gewicht in dieser Firma.—His opinion carries a lot of weight in this company.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gewicht | die Gewichte |
| Genitive | des Gewichtes | der Gewichte |
| Dative | dem Gewicht | den Gewichten |
| Accusative | das Gewicht | die Gewichte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gewicht" mean in English?
- "Gewicht" means weight, mass, or importance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gewicht"?
- "Gewicht" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gewicht" der, die, or das?
- "Gewicht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gewicht"?
- The plural of "Gewicht" is "Gewichte".
- What part of speech is "Gewicht"?
- "Gewicht" is a noun in German.
