German - English (British) translations for "Geist"
"Geist" German translation
Translation
mind
Definition
Geist
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: mind
Der Geist ist ein komplexes Phänomen.
The mind is a complex phenomenon.
Meaning: spirit
Der Geist der Verstorbenen soll in diesem Haus spuken.
The spirit of the deceased is said to haunt this house.
Meaning: ghost
Ich habe einen Geist im alten Schloss gesehen.
I saw a ghost in the old castle.
Meaning: intellect
Er hat einen scharfen Geist und kann komplexe Probleme lösen.
He has a sharp intellect and can solve complex problems.
Meaning: essence
Die Musik drückt den Geist dieser Zeit aus.
The music expresses the essence of that time.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der Geist ist frei.
A1: The spirit is free.
A1: Sie hat einen guten Geist.
A1: She has a good spirit.
A1: Er hat den Geist verloren.
A1: He has lost his spirit.
B1: Der Geist der Vergangenheit lebt in diesem alten Haus weiter.
B1: The spirit of the past lives on in this old house.
B1: Die Schriftstellerin versucht, den Geist ihrer Charaktere einzufangen.
B1: The writer tries to capture the spirit of her characters.
B2: Der Geist des Widerstands wächst in der Bevölkerung.
B2: The spirit of resistance is growing among the population.
C1: In dieser Geschichte wird der Geist des Protagonisten von seinen Ängsten gequält.
C1: In this story, the protagonist's spirit is tormented by his fears.
C1: Der Künstler drückt mit seinen Werken den Geist seiner Zeit aus.
C1: The artist expresses the spirit of his time with his works.
C2: Die Philosophie des Existentialismus erforscht den menschlichen Geist und seine Existenz.
C2: The philosophy of existentialism explores the human spirit and its existence.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Geist' can be translated to English as 'spirit' or 'mind'. It is a term that encompasses various meanings and contexts, depending on the specific usage.
In a spiritual or religious sense, 'Geist' refers to the soul or essence of a person. It can also refer to supernatural beings or entities, such as ghosts or spirits.
In a philosophical context, 'Geist' is often used to describe the human mind or intellect. It can represent the collective consciousness or spirit of a society or culture.