English–German
“ancient” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/anˈtiːk/
Example
Die antike Statue stammt aus dem fünften Jahrhundert.
The ancient statue dates back to the fifth century.
How to say “ancient” in German
“Ancient” in German is antik.
A classical Greek or Roman object or style recognized as belonging to a distant historical age.
Example sentences with antik
Forscher studieren antike Texte, um historische Sprachen zu verstehen.
Researchers study ancient texts to understand historical languages.
Tips for using antik
- Antik commonly relates to classical history, art, or culture, whereas alt is the usual adjective for something merely old.