NOUN
derGeist/ɡaɪ̯st/spirit; ghost; mind
Geist is a German noun that means spirit, ghost, or mind. It is pronounced /ɡaɪ̯st/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.supernatural being or ghost(supernatural)
a.ghost or apparition
Viele Leute glauben, das alte Schloss ist von einem Geist bewohnt.—Many people believe that the old castle is inhabited by a ghost.
2.mental ability; intellect; mind(personality/intellect)
a.faculty of thinking or rationality
Er hat einen scharfen Geist.—He has a sharp mind.
3.spirit or essence of something(essence)
a.the character or basic idea
Der Geist dieser Bewegung ist Freiheit.—The spirit of this movement is freedom.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Geist | — |
| Genitive | des Geistes | — |
| Dative | dem Geist | — |
| Accusative | den Geist | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geist" mean in English?
- "Geist" means spirit, ghost, or mind. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geist"?
- "Geist" is pronounced /ɡaɪ̯st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Geist" der, die, or das?
- "Geist" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Geist"?
- "Geist" is a noun in German.
