Der Geist
Example: Der Geist des alten Schlosses spukt in der Nacht herum.
Definition
"Der Geist" refers to a spirit or ghost, often considered the supernatural essence of a deceased person that can appear or haunt places. It is commonly used to describe an apparition or presence believed to be from beyond the living world.
Etymology
The word "der Geist" originates from Old High German 'geist', meaning spirit or soul. It is related to the Latin 'spiritus' and the English word 'ghost'. Did you know that 'Geist' can also mean mind or intellect in German, showing how spirits were once closely linked to the concept of the soul and thought?
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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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