Gewese

dasNoun

fuss; ado; commotion

English translations

  1. 01

    been

  2. 02

    was

Word details

German meaning
Umgangssprachlich für Aufhebens, Getue, unnötige Aufregung.
English meaning
fuss, ado, commotion
Synonym
Aufhebens, Getue
German example
Mach nicht so ein Gewese um diese Kleinigkeit!
English example
Don't make such a fuss about this little thing!
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Gewese
Plural Form
die Gewese

Example sentences with “Gewese”

  1. Was soll das ganze Gewese? (What is all this fuss about?)

Frequently asked questions

Is Gewese colloquial?

Yes, it is a slightly old-fashioned or regional colloquial term for making a fuss. It is neuter (das).