der Gallier
Gaul
A member of a Celtic people who lived in Gaul in ancient times.
EXAMPLE
Der Gallier kämpfte im Heer seines Stammes gegen die römischen Eroberer.
The Gaul fought in his tribe's army against the Roman conquerors.
der Gallier
Gaul
der Gallier, die Gallier
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gallier, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gallier |
| genitive | des Galliers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gallier | die Gallier |
| accusative | den Gallier | die Gallier |
| dative | dem Gallier | den Galliern |
| genitive | des Galliers | der Gallier |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Historical context
'Der Gallier' (the Gaul) is used mainly in historical accounts of antiquity. The word often appears in connection with Celtic tribes, Roman campaigns, and the conquest of Gaul.
EXAMPLE
Der Gallier widersetzte sich lange der römischen Besatzung.
The Gaul resisted the Roman occupation for a long time.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'die Gallier besiegen' (to defeat the Gauls), 'die Gallier unterwerfen' (to subjugate the Gauls), and 'gegen die Gallier kämpfen' (to fight against the Gauls). The word is also often used in connection with Roman generals or conquerors.
EXAMPLE
Der römische Feldherr berichtete, dass der Gallier besonders mutig gekämpft hatte.
The Roman general reported that the Gaul had fought particularly bravely.
Cultural context
In modern popular culture, 'der Gallier' (the Gaul) is especially associated with the stories about Asterix and Obelix. There, the Gaul appears as a character from a small village that stands up to the Romans.
EXAMPLE
Für viele Kinder ist der Gallier vor allem durch die Asterix-Geschichten bekannt.
For many children, the Gaul is known mainly through the Asterix stories.
In real life
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