NOUN
dieFaust/faʊ̯st/fist
Faust is a German noun that means fist. It is pronounced /faʊ̯st/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fäuste".
Definitions
1.closed hand with the fingers bent toward the palm and held tightly(body part)
a.hand shaped into a fist, often to show anger, determination, or for hitting
Er ballte die Hand zur Faust.—He clenched his hand into a fist.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Faust | die Fäuste |
| Genitive | der Faust | der Fäuste |
| Dative | der Faust | den Fäusten |
| Accusative | die Faust | die Fäuste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Faust" mean in English?
- "Faust" means fist. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Faust"?
- "Faust" is pronounced /faʊ̯st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Faust" der, die, or das?
- "Faust" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Faust"?
- The plural of "Faust" is "Fäuste".
- What part of speech is "Faust"?
- "Faust" is a noun in German.
