German Word · Intermediate
Ganzes
whole
Pronunciation: /ˈɡantsəs/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "whole".
Example
1932, Erich Mühsam, Die Befreiung der Gesellschaft vom Staat, in: Erich Mühsam: Prosaschriften II, Verlag europäische ideen Berlin (1978), page 256
We dispute the possibility and also the desirability of the individual that is separated from the whole, whose imaginary freedom could be nothing else but isolation
Practice tips
- Practice Ganzes out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.