der Olymp
Mount Olympus
The highest mountain in Greece, located in the north of the country.
EXAMPLE
Viele Touristen wandern jedes Jahr auf den Olymp.
Many tourists hike up Mount Olympus every year.
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Meanings
der Olymp
Olympus (home of the gods)
In Greek mythology, the home of the gods under the rule of Zeus.
EXAMPLE
Die Götter des antiken Griechenlands lebten der Sage nach auf dem Olymp.
According to legend, the gods of ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus.
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the Olympus of...
A group of particularly important or influential people in a specific field.
EXAMPLE
Mit diesem Preis ist die junge Schauspielerin in den Olymp der Filmstars aufgestiegen.
With this award, the young actress rose into the Olympus of film stars.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Olymps |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Olymp | – |
| accusative | den Olymp | – |
| dative | dem Olymp | – |
| genitive | des Olymps | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
Whether „der Olymp“ (Mount Olympus / Olympus) refers to the mountain, the mythological home of the gods, or a group of particularly important people can usually be recognized from the surrounding words: hiking and summit point to the mountain, Zeus and gods to mythology, and words like film stars or scientists to the figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende wollen wir den Olymp besteigen.
At the weekend, we want to climb Mount Olympus.
In der Sage versammelten sich die Götter auf dem Olymp.
In the myth, the gods gathered on Mount Olympus.
Mit diesem Werk gelangte sie in den Olymp der Literatur.
With this work, she entered the Olympus of literature.
Typical collocations
Verbs of movement and mountaineering are often used with „der Olymp“ (Mount Olympus): „den Olymp besteigen“ (to climb Mount Olympus), „auf den Olymp wandern“ (to hike up Mount Olympus), or „den Olymp erreichen“ (to reach Mount Olympus).
EXAMPLE
Erfahrene Bergsteiger wollen im Sommer den Olymp erreichen.
Experienced mountaineers want to reach Mount Olympus in the summer.
Figurative expression
In its figurative meaning, „der Olymp“ (Olympus) is often used with „in“ and a genitive: „in den Olymp der Kunst, des Sports oder der Wissenschaft aufsteigen“ (to rise into the Olympus of art, sports, or science). It refers to a group of people of exceptional standing.
EXAMPLE
Nach ihrem internationalen Erfolg stieg die Sängerin in den Olymp der Popmusik auf.
After her international success, the singer rose into the Olympus of pop music.
In real life
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