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German noun

die Gewalt

Plural: die GewaltenEnglish: violence, force, powerB1Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Gewalt is die, so you say die Gewalt. The plural form is die Gewalten. In English, it usually means violence, force, power.

Article
die
Singular
Gewalt
Plural
die Gewalten
English
violence, force, power
CEFR
B1

Meaning and usage

The correct article is die, so you say die Gewalt. The plural is die Gewalten. In English, Gewalt usually means violence, force.

Learner note

Do not memorize Gewalt on its own — learn it as die Gewalt. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Gewalten.

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FAQ

What is the article for Gewalt?

The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Gewalt.

What is the plural of Gewalt?

The plural form is die Gewalten.

What does Gewalt mean in English?

Gewalt usually means violence, force, power in English.

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