das Gedicht
Translation
poem
Examples
Er liest ein Gedicht vor.
He is reciting a poem.
Sie schreibt gerne Gedichte.
She likes to write poems.
Grammar Patterns
to write/read a poem ((about sth.)) Er schreibt ein Gedicht über die Liebe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Poem, Vers
Etymology
From the prefix ge- (collective) + the verb dichten (to write poetry). Literally, 'that which is composed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'getting' (Ge-) a 'dictated' (dicht) piece of art, which is a poem.