Gedicht
poem
The German word for poem is Gedicht. It is used in the same context as in English. It can refer to a literary composition that is written or spoken, usually with a rhythmical pattern and a rhyme. Poems can express a wide range of emotions and ideas, and they can be about any topic.
Example sentences using: Gedicht
Ich lese gerade ein Gedicht von Goethe.
I am currently reading a poem by Goethe.
This sentence is straightforward, emphasizing that the speaker is presently in the process of reading a poem written by the famous German writer, Goethe.
Kannst du ein Gedicht aufsagen?
Can you recite a poem?
This is a question sentence where the speaker is asking if the person they are talking to can recite a poem.
Das Schreiben eines Gedichts kann therapeutisch sein.
Writing a poem can be therapeutic.
This sentence observes that the act of writing a poem, the creative and expressive process, can have therapeutic or healing effects.