English–German

“biblical” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbiːblɪʃ/

Example

Die Bilder erinnern an biblische Szenen.

The pictures call to mind biblical scenes.

Illustration for biblisch (biblical)

How to say “biblical” in German

“Biblical” in German is biblisch.

Language or imagery that evokes the Bible through its sacred stories, symbolic figures, or grave moral tone.

Full entry for biblisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with biblisch

Der Regisseur setzte biblische Motive bewusst als moderne Metaphern ein.

The director deliberately used biblical motifs as modern metaphors.

Tips for using biblisch

  • The attributive form changes with gender, case, and number, so biblische Motive, ein biblisches Motiv, and mit biblischen Motiven have different endings.

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