English–German
“ghost” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈʃpɛnst/
Example
In der alten Villa sahen wir Gespenster.
In the old villa, we saw ghosts.
How to say “ghost” in German
“Ghost” in German is Gespenst.
A phantom-like figure haunts an old building or hangs over a situation as a feared threat.
Example sentences with Gespenst
Bei der Führung versuchte der Pfarrer, ein Gespenst zu vertreiben.
During the tour, the pastor tried to drive away a ghost.
Tips for using Gespenst
- In figurative phrases such as das Gespenst der Arbeitslosigkeit, Gespenst names a feared problem that seems to threaten a situation.