noun
poem
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The noun 'Gedicht' means 'poem'. It’s neuter (das Gedicht) with plural 'Gedichte'. Use singular for one poem, plural for multiple poems or poetic works. Declension follows regular neuter patterns (genitive des Gedichts, dative dem Gedicht). No irregular plural formation; commonly used.
Examples
Sie hat gestern ein Gedicht geschrieben.
She wrote a poem yesterday.
Die Schülerinnen trugen ein Gedicht vor, obwohl der Text schwierig gewesen war.
The pupils recited a poem even though the text had been difficult.
Er hat ein Gedicht für seine Freundin geschrieben.
He wrote a poem for his girlfriend.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a short, wrapped bundle of words (a little parcel) labeled 'Gedicht'.
Sounds like 'guh-DICHT' — emphasize the ending to recall the word.
Neuter (das): remember 'das Gedicht' — imagine pointing at a poem and saying 'das'.
Notes
Refers to a poem or short verse. Plural is 'Gedichte'. Frequently appears in literary and school contexts.