Gesellschaft
society
The German word 'Gesellschaft' is used to refer to society in general, encompassing the complex network of social relationships and institutions that make up a community. It can also refer to a specific group of people who share common interests or goals, similar to the English word 'society'.
Example sentences using: Gesellschaft
Wir sind Teil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
We are part of a democratic society.
This is an example of a basic declarative sentence in German, expressing a state of belonging to a particular type of society. 'Gesellschaft' is used here as the main noun, not as a suffix.
Die Gesellschaft verändert sich ständig.
Society is constantly changing.
In this example sentence, 'Gesellschaft' is the subject of the sentence, showing that it can also be used to refer to society as a whole. The verb 'verändert' (changes) shows an ongoing action.
Er fühlt sich von der Gesellschaft ausgeschlossen.
He feels ostracised by society.
This sentence uses 'Gesellschaft' in a complex emotional context, implying a feeling of rejection or exclusion by the society or community. In this case, 'Gesellschaft' is used as the agent of the action, rather than the direct subject of the sentence.