halberd
die Hellebarde, die Hellebarden
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halberd
A historical pole weapon consisting of a long shaft topped with a combination of an axe blade, a spike, and a hook.
Der Wächter trug eine Hellebarde und stand am Eingang der Burg.
The guard carried a halberd and stood at the entrance to the castle.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hellebarden |
| genitive | der Hellebarde |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hellebarde | die Hellebarden |
| accusative | die Hellebarde | die Hellebarden |
| dative | der Hellebarde | den Hellebarden |
| genitive | der Hellebarde | der Hellebarden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Today, 'Hellebarde' (halberd) mainly appears in historical texts, museum descriptions, depictions of castles, and discussions of the Middle Ages. The word may also be used at historical festivals or in the reenactment community.
Im Museum erklärte die Führerin, wie eine Hellebarde im Mittelalter eingesetzt wurde.
At the museum, the guide explained how a halberd was used in the Middle Ages.
Common phrases include 'eine Hellebarde tragen' (to carry a halberd), 'mit einer Hellebarde bewaffnet sein' (to be armed with a halberd), and 'eine Hellebarde ausstellen' (to display a halberd). The word often appears with verbs relating to carrying, arming, or displaying.
Die Wachen trugen Hellebarden und begleiteten den Umzug durch die Altstadt.
The guards carried halberds and accompanied the procession through the old town.
Words such as 'Burg' (castle), 'Wache' (guard), 'Ritter' (knight), 'Mittelalter' (Middle Ages), or 'Museum' (museum) usually indicate that 'Hellebarde' (halberd) is being used in a historical or cultural history context. In such texts, the word usually refers to an object that is being described, carried, or displayed.
Neben der Rüstung hing eine Hellebarde an der Wand des Saals.
A halberd hung on the wall of the hall next to the suit of armor.
