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geld

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To castrate a male.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

gehld
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɡɛld

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To castrate a male (usually an animal).

  2. transitivefigurative

    To suppress or severely reduce sexual desire or libido.

  3. transitivefigurative

    To deprive of anything essential; to weaken.

noun

  1. A female animal, such as a ewe or cow, that is not pregnant.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To castrate a male (usually an animal).

Used this way, geld is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use geld

  • “The vet gelded the young horse.”verb

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das geldmit geldgeld odergeld als

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Inflected forms

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  • geldingnounInflected form

    Castrated male horse.

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