Acropolis
die Akropolis, die Akropolen
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Acropolis
The ancient fortress and temple complex on a hill in Athens. The famous Parthenon is part of it.
Bei unserem Besuch in Athen besichtigten wir die Akropolis mit dem Parthenon.
During our visit to Athens, we toured the Acropolis with the Parthenon.
Acropolis
The fortified upper city of an ancient Greek city, usually situated on a hill and containing important sanctuaries.
Auch die antike Stadt Lindos auf Rhodos besaß eine Akropolis.
The ancient city of Lindos on Rhodes also had an Acropolis.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Akropolen |
| genitive | der Akropolis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Akropolis | die Akropolen |
| accusative | die Akropolis | die Akropolen |
| dative | der Akropolis | den Akropolen |
| genitive | der Akropolis | der Akropolen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When movement is directed toward the Acropolis, “auf” is usually followed by the accusative; when referring to being there, it is followed by the dative. This is the difference between “auf die Akropolis” (to the Acropolis) and “auf der Akropolis” (at/on the Acropolis).
Die Besucher stiegen am Morgen auf die Akropolis.
The visitors climbed up to the Acropolis in the morning.
Oben auf der Akropolis machten sie eine kurze Pause.
At the top of the Acropolis, they took a short break.
When referring to the famous complex in Athens, “Akropolis” is often used with verbs such as “besichtigen” (to tour), “besuchen” (to visit), and “besteigen” (to climb). The phrase “die Akropolis von Athen” (the Acropolis of Athens) is also very common.
Viele Touristen wollen die Akropolis von Athen besichtigen.
Many tourists want to tour the Acropolis of Athens.
The specific meaning can often be recognized from the place name and historical context: Athens and the Parthenon point to the famous complex in Athens; in reference to other ancient Greek cities, “Akropolis” usually means their fortified upper city.
Die Akropolis von Athen ist für den Parthenon bekannt.
The Acropolis of Athens is famous for the Parthenon.
Die Akropolis von Lindos lag auf einem hohen Felsen über der Stadt.
The Acropolis of Lindos stood on a high rock above the city.
