Der Geist
Example: Der Geist des alten Schlosses spukt in der Nacht.
Definition
"Der Geist" refers to a spirit or ghost, often considered the supernatural essence of a deceased person that can appear or manifest. It is commonly used to describe a haunting presence, such as in the phrase 'Der Geist des alten Schlosses spukt in der Nacht.'
Etymology
The word "der Geist" originates from Old High German 'geist,' meaning spirit or soul. It is related to the Latin 'spiritus,' meaning breath or spirit, reflecting the idea of a non-physical essence. Did you know? The same root gave rise to the English word 'ghost,' although the spellings and pronunciations differ.
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"Der Geist" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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