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PRONUNCIATION OF GEIST

geist  [ɡaɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Geist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GEIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Geist

Geist is a German word. Depending on context it can be translated as the English words mind, spirit, or ghost, covering the semantic field of these three English nouns. Some English translators resort to using "spirit/mind" or "spirit " to help convey the meaning of the term. Geist is a central concept in Hegel's The Phenomenology of Spirit.

Definition of geist in the English dictionary

The definition of geist in the dictionary is a spirit or ghost. Other definition of geist is the quality of being spirited, motivated or intelligent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GEIST


Antichrist
ˈæntɪˌkraɪst
Christ
kraɪst
diced
ˈdaɪst
feist
faɪst
heist
haɪst
high-priced
ˌhaɪˈpraɪst
iced
aɪst
Kleist
klaɪst
low-priced
ˈləʊˌpraɪst
medium-priced
ˈmiːdɪəmˌpraɪst
overpriced
ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst
poltergeist
ˈpɒltəˌɡaɪst
priced
praɪst
spiced
ˈspaɪst
underpriced
ˌʌndəˈpraɪst
unpriced
ʌnˈpraɪst
unsliced
ʌnˈslaɪst
Zeist
zaɪst
zeitgeist
ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GEIST

gegenschein
geggie
Gehenna
gehlenite
Gehry
Geiger
Geiger counter
Geikie
geisha
Geissler tube
geit
geitonogamous
geitonogamy
gel
gelable
gelada
gelada baboon
gelastic
gelate
gelatin

WORDS THAT END LIKE GEIST

ableist
ageist
antitheist
atheist
canoeist
cueist
deist
henotheist
hygeist
hygieist
hylotheist
misoneist
monotheist
mythopoeist
nontheist
pantheist
pharmacopoeist
polytheist
theist
tritheist

Synonyms and antonyms of geist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «geist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GEIST

Find out the translation of geist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of geist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «geist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

盖斯特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

geist
570 millions of speakers

English

geist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

GEIST
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جيست
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Geist
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

geist
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মননশীলতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

geist
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Geist
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

geist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガイスト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

외눈 깨비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Geist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Geist
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

geist
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भूस्तर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

geist
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

geist
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Geist
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Geist
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Geist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Geist
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Geist
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

geist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Geist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of geist

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GEIST»

The term «geist» is very widely used and occupies the 20.666 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GEIST» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «geist» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «geist» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about geist

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEIST»

Discover the use of geist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to geist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Geist
Sorcha, powerful protector of the Empire against malevolent hauntings, is called to a small settlement. But more is occurring there than "geist" activity. It's a conspiracy of evil that reaches back to herown Abbey.
Philippa Ballantine, 2010
2
Deer of the World: Their Evolution, Behaviour, and Ecology
Deer of the World tells the fascinating story of how the family Cervidae has evolved over the past 30 million years and how its adaptations have made it one of the most successful mammals in the world today.
Valerius Geist, 1998
3
Land-Use and Land-Cover Change: Local Processes and Global ...
In writing this book, current knowledge and understanding is reported on the rates, causes/pathways, impacts, future scenarios/models, policy implications and new research directions in the field of land-use/cover change.
Eric F. Lambin, Helmut J. Geist, 2008
4
Geist and Zeitgeist: The Spirit in an Unspiritual Age : Six ...
These six essays give us a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the twentieth century's most original thinkers.
Hermann Broch, 2002
5
How to Build Wooden Gates & Picket Fences: 2nd Edition
This revised edition goes through the appropriate steps for planning and locating a fence, setting posts, creating infill, and attaching gates and includes techniques for building the fence you want, advice on tools, materials, foundations, ...
Kevin Geist, 2011
6
Theoretical Analysis of Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 226: "Der ...
However, these small works are masterpieces of choral writing, and present glimpses into Bach's methods of combining text with music to present a unified and comprehensible piece.
Joy Ann Schroeder, 2008
7
The Causes and Progression of Desertification
Using a meta-analytical model, this book provides an examination into the causes and prospects of desertification through a systematic review of 132 sub national case studies.
Helmut Geist, 2005
8
The Geist atlas of Canada: meat maps and other strange ...
Each map is accompanied by the stories behind specific place names as well as fast and furious Canadian facts and trivia. The net result is a tongue-in-cheek snapshot of the essential Canadian character, in all its quirky glory.
Melissa Edwards, 2006
9
Interpreting Cézanne
Reexamines the paintings of Cezanne, discusses symbolism and hidden allusions, and looks at the influence of Cezanne's personal life on his art
Sidney Geist, 1988
10
Geist: Prima Official Game Guide
Giving You More Than a Ghost of a Chance ·Detailed walkthrough with main and alternate paths ·Labeled maps locate enemies, objects, hosts, items, and more ·Strategies for combat, possession, and bosses ·Easy-to-use list of host and ...
Davis SJ. Hodgson, Stephen Stratton, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term geist is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cloud is key to recovery - Nation Newspaper, The
This was one of the main points made last week by Joshua Geist, president and chief executive officer of United States-based company ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
2
Halt to warrantless disclosures not hindering RCMP, say documents …
Michael Geist, a privacy and Internet law researcher at the University of Ottawa, said the report appears to counter speculation that the Spencer ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
3
Art Review: A play at form and abstraction in Tom Flanagan's paintings
They have motion and energy (what the French call “esprit”) and playful wittiness (what the Germans call “geist”). Flanagan's reliance on ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
4
MSNBC Will Broadcast 'Free' Concert to Help 'End Extreme Poverty'
According to a TVNewser post, the anchor of the network's Now with Alex Wagner series will host this year's event, along with Willie Geist -- a ... «NewsBusters, Jul 15»
5
Not the first time we've heard the Uber story: Geist
For the past two decades, it has been the Internet's never-ending story. Established, successful businesses face Internet upstarts, who leverage ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
6
6-year-old with prosthetic legs from Super Bowl ad overcomes …
Natalie paid up a few days later when the two met again at the Challenge Athletes Foundation gala, which she co-hosted with Willie Geist. «Today.com, Jul 15»
7
Hot Property: Chatham Arch condo, 'New York City feel'
But it took some convincing for Harrill to agree to leave their five-bedroom home in Geist after their daughter went to college. “I didn't really want ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
8
Willie Geist, Alex Wagner and Janet Mock To Host MSNBC's Global …
Alex Wagner will be back hosting the event this year joined by Willie Geist and Janet Mock. Last year's event was co-hosted by Chris Hayes ... «TVNewser, Jul 15»
9
The Oral History of Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd's Adorable …
Production info: The wedding of Mr. Hall and Miss Geist — not of Cher and Josh, because: as if! — was shot in the backyard of the Encino home ... «Vulture, Jul 15»
10
Some of world's best track cyclists converge on velodrome
American endurance rider Kimberly Geist is gunning for the 2016 Rio ... Geist is one of about 100 world-class racers who will vie for a berth in ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 15»

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