Zustand/ˈt͡suːˌʃtant/condition; state; situation
Zustand is a German noun that means condition, state, or situation. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zustände".
Definitions
1.the way something is at a certain time; state or condition(allgemein)
a.state something is in physically or abstractly
Das Auto ist in sehr gutem Zustand.—The car is in very good condition.
2.a specific situation or set of circumstances(situation)
a.current state of affairs
Der finanzielle Zustand der Firma ist stabil.—The financial situation of the company is stable.
3.particular state of matter (e.g., solid, liquid, gas)(physik)
a.physical state of a substance
Wasser kann in drei Zuständen vorkommen: fest, flüssig und gasförmig.—Water can exist in three states: solid, liquid, and gaseous.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zustand | die Zustände |
| Genitive | des Zustandes | der Zustände |
| Dative | dem Zustand | den Zuständen |
| Accusative | den Zustand | die Zustände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zustand" mean in English?
- "Zustand" means condition, state, or situation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zustand"?
- "Zustand" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zustand" der, die, or das?
- "Zustand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zustand"?
- The plural of "Zustand" is "Zustände".
- What part of speech is "Zustand"?
- "Zustand" is a noun in German.
