Gestalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gestalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shape", "to design" or "to create".

Essential properties of "gestalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gestalten
Simple past: gestaltete
Participle: gestaltet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gestalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shape or configure creatively/artistically"

Definition: "To give shape or configure something in a creative or artistic way."
Translation(s): to shape, to design, to create, to form, to fashion
Synonym(s): formen, erschaffen, kreieren, entwerfen
Antonym(s): zerstören, deformieren
Related word(s): Gestaltung, Gestalt, gestalterisch

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Künstler gestaltet eine neue Skulptur aus Marmor.The artist designs a new sculpture from marble.
Wie können wir unsere Zukunft aktiv gestalten?How can we actively shape our future?
Sie gestaltet den Garten nach ihren eigenen Vorstellungen.She designs the garden according to her own ideas.

2.) "To organize or plan something"

Definition: "To organize or plan something in a specific way."
Translation(s): to organize, to arrange, to plan, to structure
Synonym(s): Organisieren, Planen, Strukturieren
Antonym(s): Chaotisch machen, Verwirren
Related word(s): Gestaltung, Umgestaltung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen den Ablauf der Veranstaltung sorgfältig gestalten.We must carefully organize the event's flow.
Wie gestalten Sie Ihren Arbeitstag?How do you organize your workday?
Die Lehrer gestalten den Unterricht interaktiv.The teachers make the lessons interactive.

3.) "To influence or determine development/outcome"

Definition: "To influence or determine the development or outcome of something."
Translation(s): to influence, to determine, to shape, to mold
Synonym(s): beeinflussen, prägen, formen
Related word(s): Gestaltungskraft, Gestaltungsmöglichkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Unsere Entscheidungen gestalten unsere Zukunft.Our decisions shape our future.
Wie können wir die Gesellschaft positiv gestalten?How can we positively shape society?
Technologie gestaltet unseren Alltag immer mehr.Technology increasingly shapes our daily lives.

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