German Conversation · Level 97
57 words
German word
Gebot
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈboːt/
Meaning
- neuter nouncommandment
Example
Die zehn Gebote sind in vielen Religionen wichtig.
The Ten Commandments are important in many religions.
More examples
Das Gebot der Nächstenliebe prägt viele soziale Initiativen.
The commandment to love one's neighbor shapes many social initiatives.
Core concept
A rule-bearing statement that directs conduct, or a stated price offered for something.
Common phrases
das Gebot der Nächstenliebe
the commandment to love one's neighbor
ein Gebot befolgen
obey a commandment
Similar words
Befehl: A forceful order given by a superior to secure obedience.
Vorschrift: A written rule that an organization or law requires people to follow.
Regel: A general rule based on everyday practice or shared agreement.
Anweisung: A specific instruction explaining a required procedure or method.
Definition in German
Gebot bezeichnet eine verbindliche Anordnung einer Autorität; in wirtschaftlichen Kontexten kann das Wort auch ein abgegebenes Angebot bedeuten.
Word origin
The noun Gebot developed from Old High German gibot, formed from the Germanic command verb that became modern German gebieten.
Usage tips
- Gebot is neuter, so the forms are das Gebot and die Gebote; the plural is especially common when referring to religious commandments.