No. 3,234 in Dutch
gestalte
"Gestalte" means "shape, form, or figure" in English.
In a sentence
De gestalte van de grote boom was zichtbaar in de verte.
The shape of the large tree was visible in the distance.
In this sentence, 'gestalte' refers to the physical shape or form of an object, specifically the tree.
Hij nam de gestalte aan van een vriendelijk persoon om vertrouwen te winnen.
He took on the guise of a friendly person to gain trust.
Here, 'gestalte' is used metaphorically to mean a role or guise that someone adopts.
De kunstenaar probeerde de gestalte van het oude stadsplein in zijn schilderij vast te leggen.
The artist tried to capture the shape of the old town square in his painting.
In this context, 'gestalte' describes the general form or outline of a physical locale, emphasizing its artistic representation.
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