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dergestalt

in such a way, to such a degree

adverb dair-ge-SHTALT Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Dergestalt is formal/written and introduces the manner or degree of something, often followed by dass: Er war dergestalt erschöpft, dass er sofort einschlief. Rarely used in casual speech.

Examples

"Die Lage hatte sich dergestalt entwickelt, dass eine Einigung kaum noch möglich schien."

Natural Translation

The situation had developed in such a way that an agreement hardly seemed possible anymore.

Literal Translation

The situation had itself in-such-a-way developed that an agreement hardly still possible seemed.

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