geartet
of a certain kind
Of a particular type or nature; having a particular character or design.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Probleme sind völlig unterschiedlich geartet.
The two problems are entirely different in nature.
geartet
of a certain kind
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry geartet, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | geartet |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical sentence pattern
'Geartet' (of a certain kind) is often used with 'sein' (to be) and a more specific expression such as 'anders' (different), 'ähnlich' (similar), or 'unterschiedlich' (different). This expression describes the nature of something; 'geartet sein' (to be of a certain kind) alone usually does not provide enough information.
EXAMPLE
Die Risiken sind je nach Branche anders geartet.
The risks differ in nature depending on the industry.
Formal usage
'Geartet' (of a certain kind) is mainly used in elevated, written language. It appears, for example, in academic texts, reports, and formal explanations.
EXAMPLE
Die Untersuchung zeigt, dass die Konflikte in beiden Gruppen ähnlich geartet sind.
The study shows that the conflicts in the two groups are similar in nature.
Fixed expression
The expression 'wie auch immer geartet' (of whatever kind) deliberately leaves the exact nature unspecified. It often comes before a noun and emphasizes that every possible kind is meant.
EXAMPLE
Wir lehnen jede wie auch immer geartete Gewalt ab.
We reject any violence of whatever kind.
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