die Gewalt

Plural: die Gewalten
Based on: ge-, walten
Goethe B1 Noun #562 Noun
  1. the violence
  2. the force
1.

the violence

2.

the force

(for forces of nature for instance, and for the branches of government.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Gewalt' have?

Gewalt has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the violence, 2. the force.

What is the gender of 'Gewalt'?

die

What is the plural of 'Gewalt'?

die Gewalten

What is 'Gewalt' related to?

The word 'Gewalt' is related to ge- and walten.

Where can I learn more about 'Gewalt'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.