English–German

“spirit” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gaɪ̯st/

Example

Er hat einen ruhigen Geist.

He has a calm spirit.

Illustration for Geist (spirit)

How to say “spirit” in German

“Spirit” in German is Geist.

A person's invisible mental force can appear as calm thought, a haunting being, or the character of a community.

Full entry for Geist: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Geist

Mein alter Fernseher hat gestern den Geist aufgegeben.

My old television gave up the ghost yesterday.

Tips for using Geist

  • The adjective geistig usually means intellectual or mental, while geistlich usually means religious or ecclesiastical.

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