geisterhaft

Geisterhaft is a German adjective that translates to "ghostly" or "spooky" in English. It is derived from the noun "Geist," which means "spirit" or "ghost." The term is often used to describe something that is eerie, mysterious, or supernatural in nature. For example, a geisterhaftes Haus (ghostly house) might be one that is said to be haunted or has a spooky atmosphere. The adjective can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is elusive, intangible, or hard to grasp, much like a ghost. In literature and folklore, geisterhaft is frequently employed to evoke a sense of the uncanny or the supernatural.