altgriechisch
Ancient Greek
Relating to Ancient Greece, its culture, or the Ancient Greek language.
EXAMPLE
Im Unterricht übersetzen wir einen altgriechischen Text.
In class, we are translating an Ancient Greek text.
altgriechisch
Ancient Greek
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry altgriechisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | altgriechisch |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to altgriechisch.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to altgriechisch.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to altgriechisch.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Altgriechisch' (Ancient Greek) is made up of 'alt' (ancient) and 'griechisch' (Greek). The first component refers to the historical period and distinguishes the adjective from modern forms of Greek.
EXAMPLE
Sie liest ein Buch über altgriechische Tempel.
She is reading a book about Ancient Greek temples.
Typical collocations
'Altgriechisch' (Ancient Greek) frequently appears with terms related to language, literature, and culture, for example 'Sprache' (language), 'Text' (text), 'Mythologie' (mythology), 'Philosophie' (philosophy), and 'Theater' (theater).
EXAMPLE
Im Seminar sprechen wir über altgriechische Philosophie.
In the seminar, we are discussing Ancient Greek philosophy.
Academic usage
'Altgriechisch' (Ancient Greek) is particularly common in historical, literary, and educational contexts. There, it can further describe the language as well as texts, ideas, and cultural forms from antiquity.
EXAMPLE
Im Museum sind Vasen mit altgriechischen Inschriften ausgestellt.
The museum displays vases with Ancient Greek inscriptions.
In real life
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