German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
antik
Pronunciation
IPA/anˈtiːk/
Meaning
- adjectiveancient
Example
Die antike Statue stammt aus dem fünften Jahrhundert.
The ancient statue dates back to the fifth century.
More examples
Forscher studieren antike Texte, um historische Sprachen zu verstehen.
Researchers study ancient texts to understand historical languages.
Core concept
A classical Greek or Roman object or style recognized as belonging to a distant historical age.
Common phrases
antike Texte
ancient texts
antike Bauwerke
ancient structures
antike Mythologie
ancient mythology
Similar words
alt: Dating from long ago and having considerable age.
historisch: Connected with a past period, event, or civilization of historical importance.
klassisch: Regarded as an enduring model of excellence in art, style, or thought.
veraltet: No longer used or accepted because it belongs to an earlier era.
Definition in German
aus der Zeit der Antike stammend oder sich auf diese Zeit beziehend, besonders auf die klassische griechisch-römische Kultur
Word origin
The German adjective antik is a borrowing from French antique, which developed from Latin antiquus.
Usage tips
- Antik commonly relates to classical history, art, or culture, whereas alt is the usual adjective for something merely old.