Geist Meaning in English

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Definition

'Geist' is a German word used in English to mean spirit, mind, or ghost, often referring to an intellectual or cultural spirit, or sometimes a supernatural being.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in academic, philosophical, or literary contexts. Common collocations: 'Zeitgeist' (spirit of the age), 'Weltgeist' (world spirit). Not an everyday English word; feels formal or intellectual.

• Spanish: espíritu - fantasma - alma
• Portuguese (BR): espírito - fantasma - mente
• Portuguese (PT): espírito - fantasma - mente
• Chinese (Simplified): 精神 - 鬼魂 - 灵魂
• Chinese (Traditional): 精神 - 鬼魂 - 靈魂
• Hindi: आत्मा - भूत - मनोबल
• Arabic: روح - شبح - عقل
• Bengali: গাইস্ট (আত্মা/মনের শক্তি/প্রেতাত্মা)
• Russian: Гейст (дух - ум - призрак)
• Japanese: ガイスト（精神・霊・知性）
• Vietnamese: Geist (tinh thần - tâm trí - hồn ma)
• Korean: 가이스트 (정신 - 유령 - 사상)
• Turkish: Geist (ruh - zihin - hayalet)
• Urdu: گائسٹ (روح - ذہن - بھوت)
• Indonesian: Geist (tinh thần - trí tuệ - hồn ma)

Example Sentences

The term 'Geist' is common in philosophy books.

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'Zeitgeist' means the spirit or mood of a particular time, using the word 'Geist'.

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Some people believe a wandering 'Geist' haunts the old castle.

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There's a unique 'Geist' to this neighborhood—something you can't find elsewhere.

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I love exploring how 'Geist' is used to describe more than just ghosts—it's about culture too.

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The artist tried to capture the city's 'Geist' in her paintings.

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