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.state or condition of something or someone(general)
a.physical or mental state
Nach dem Unfall war sein Zustand kritisch.—After the accident, his condition was critical.
2.situation or set of circumstances at a particular time(situation)
a.current affairs or environment
Die wirtschaftlichen Zustände im Land sind schwierig.—The economic situation in the country is difficult.
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.
