Noun
die Gestalt
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈʃtalt/
shape, form, figure, outline
B1
rank #3,087
plural Gestalten
Meanings
Noun
- shape, form, figure, outline
- shape, build of a person, silhouette, profile
- figure, character, person
Example sentence
Wale haben eine ähnliche Gestalt wie Fische.
Whales are similar to fish in shape.
Word forms
singular
die Gestalt
plural
die Gestalten
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Gestalt
Accusativedie Gestalt
Dativeder Gestalt
Genitiveder Gestalt
Plural
Nominativedie Gestalten
Accusativedie Gestalten
Dativeden Gestalten
Genitiveder Gestalten
Usage
- die Gestalt eines Gegenstands — The shape or form of an object.
- Gestalt annehmen — Take shape, often of a plan or idea.
Die Wolke hatte die Gestalt eines Vogels.
The cloud was shaped like a bird.