How to Pronounce "geist"
word
ˈɡaɪst
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ɡaɪst
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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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡaɪst
British English
ɡaɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
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GUY-st
UK
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Listen in Context
The term 'Geist' is common in philosophy books.
'Zeitgeist' means the spirit or mood of a particular time, using the word 'Geist'.
Some people believe a wandering 'Geist' haunts the old castle.
The artist tried to capture the city's 'Geist' in her paintings.