der

masculine

ɡaɪ̯st

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Translation

the ghost, spirit; mind, intellect

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Word origin

From Old High German geist, from the same Germanic root as English ghost.

Origin: Old High German
Root: geist
English cognates: ghost

Grammar

Gendermasculine

PluralGeisterirregular

Examples

, bewohnt.

The children believe the old house is haunted by a ghost.

A healthy mind lives in a healthy body.

erscheinen .

Several ghosts appear in the story.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: Words 691-700.