English–German

“medieval” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtl̩ˌaltɐlɪç/

Example

In der mittelalterlichen Kirche sind viele Besucher.

There are many visitors in the medieval church.

Illustration for mittelalterlich (medieval)

How to say “medieval” in German

“Medieval” in German is mittelalterlich.

A fortified town with wooden gates and a busy market represents a historical medieval setting and its recognizable visual style.

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

Example sentences with mittelalterlich

Das Museum zeigt mittelalterliche Kleidung.

The museum displays medieval clothing.

Tips for using mittelalterlich

  • In phrases such as mittelalterliche Zustände, the adjective can criticize conditions as backward rather than merely describe a historical period.

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