NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zustanddie Zustände
Genitivedes Zustandesder Zustände
Dativedem Zustandden Zuständen
Accusativeden Zustanddie 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.

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