noun
violence, force
B1
Gewalt means 'violence' (physical force) and 'force' or power. It's a feminine noun: die Gewalt, typically uncountable in singular. Plural Gewalten exists (e.g., Mächte, authorities) and changes meaning. Genitive singular: der Gewalt. Used in legal and political contexts; no special plural irregularity.
Examples
Gewalt ist keine Lösung für Konflikte.
Violence is not a solution to conflicts.
Die Gewalt der Natur war beeindruckend.
The force of nature was impressive.
Die Demonstration wurde abgesagt, weil die Organisatoren aus Angst vor Gewalt die Behörden informierten.
The demonstration was canceled because the organizers informed the authorities out of fear of violence.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a strong hand (force) grabbing something — that image links to 'Gewalt' as violence/force
sounds like 'guh-VAH-lt' — think 'vault' (a strong force) to remember power/force
Die Gewalt — imagine a red (die) flag for danger/violence to remember feminine 'die'
Notes
Often used as an uncountable/abstract noun ('Gewalt gegen Frauen', 'Gewalt anwenden'). Can also mean 'power' or 'authority' in certain contexts.