🇩🇪German to English Lexicon

German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

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Words Starting with "G"

Gestaltwandler
C1noun
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Shape-shifter

A mythological, legendary, or fictional being or deity having the ability to physically transform its form or assume a different animal or human shape.

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Geselligkeit
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Sociability

The tendency to associate with others and enjoy human companionship; friendliness and affability.

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Geisterklopfen
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Spirit-Rapping

A form of communication believed to be conducted by spirits through audible knocks or taps.

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gesetzliche Grundlage
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Statutory basis

The legal authority or foundation derived from an enacted statute or law that empowers an agency or entity to act.

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Gesetzestext
C1noun
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Statutory law

Written law passed by a legislative body or the proper governmental authority, as distinguished from unwritten or common law.

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gestelzt
C1adjective
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Stilted

Of a manner of speaking or writing, stiff and self-conscious rather than natural and relaxed.

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geschichtsträchtig
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Storied

Having an impressive history or background; celebrated in history or stories.

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Gewinnspiel
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Sweepstake

A lottery or gambling game in which all the money staked is paid to the holder of the winning ticket.

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geräumig
C1adjective
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Tardis-like

Resembling a TARDIS; having an interior that is seemingly much larger than its exterior appearance suggests.

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Gezielte Aufmerksamkeit
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Targeted Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.

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gequält
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Tormented

Experiencing severe mental or physical suffering, anguish, or pain.

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gewunden
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Tortuous

Characterized by many twists and turns; winding.

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