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“empire” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪmˈpeːʁi̯ʊm/

Example

Das Imperium zerfiel nach einem langen Krieg.

The empire collapsed after a long war.

Illustration for Imperium (empire)

How to say “empire” in German

“Empire” in German is Imperium.

A central power extending its rule across many distinct lands and peoples.

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

Example sentences with Imperium

Viele Völker lehnten ein Imperium ab.

Many peoples rejected an empire.

Tips for using Imperium

  • Imperium is neuter, with the forms das Imperium and die Imperien; its plural does not end in -s.

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