noun
condition, state
B1
Zustand means 'condition' or 'state', referring to physical, mental, or situational status. It's a masculine noun (der Zustand). Plural is irregular: Zustände (Umlaut + -e). Genitive singular is des Zustands. Regular declension patterns otherwise; used broadly in medical, technical, and everyday contexts.
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In diesem Zustand kann das Gerät nicht benutzt werden.
In this state the device cannot be used.
Der Zustand ist gut.
The condition is good.
Der Arzt beschrieb den Zustand des Patienten, als die Angehörigen schwere Fragen stellten.
The doctor described the patient's condition when the relatives asked difficult questions.
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Imagine an object with a label that says 'Zustand: OK' — a status label indicating condition.
Der Zustand — remember masculine 'der' by thinking 'the state/stand (zustand) is a 'der' thing.'
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Genitive singular often appears as 'des Zustands' (with -s). Plural is 'Zustände' with umlaut.