How to pronounce "gestatte" in German
ɡəˈʃtatn̩
ge·STAT·te
Primary stress: stat
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Und dann gestatte ich mir den Luxus
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2 clipsThe German word “gestatte” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɡəˈʃtatn̩. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ge · stat · te), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (stat). Grammatically, “gestatte” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “gestatte” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇩🇪 DEDW DeutschClip #1 · @1:43
“höre, Presseschau höre, das große Interview höre und dann weiß ich, was am Tag anliegt. Und dann gestatte ich mir den Luxus eines ausgiebigen Frühstücks, weil die Fahrzeit ins Willi Brandhaus nach 10”
Definition & Meaning: “gestatte”
- to allow
- inflection of gestatten:
- first-person singular present
Example Sentences (1)
- “Tag anliegt. Und dann gestatte ich mir den Luxus”
Pronounce: “gestatte”
- Syllables:
- ge · stat · te
- Primary stress:
- stat
- IPA:
- ɡəˈʃtatn̩
- Hear it in context
- gestatte
Frequently asked questions about gestatte
How do you pronounce “gestatte” in German?
“gestatte” is pronounced ⁄ɡəˈʃtatn̩⁄ in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “gestatte” mean?
“gestatte” means: to allow