No. 7,311 in German
geister
"Geister" means "spirits" or "ghosts" in English.
In a sentence
Die alten Geschichten erzählen von wandernden Geistern.
The old stories tell of wandering spirits.
In this sentence, 'Geistern' is used to refer to spirits or supernatural beings, often found in folklore and tales.
Die Geister der Vergangenheit beeinflussen seine Entscheidungen.
The spirits of the past influence his decisions.
'Geister' here metaphorically represents past memories or incidents that have a lingering impact on one's thoughts or actions.
Kinder haben oft vor Geistern Angst, die sie sich vorstellen.
Children are often afraid of ghosts they imagine.
Here, 'Geistern' denotes imaginary beings or apparitions that are often a source of fear in children's imagination.
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