Phoenician
der Phönizier, die Phönizier
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Phoenician
A member of an ancient people on the eastern Mediterranean coast, known especially for their maritime trade and writing system.
Die Phönizier gründeten Handelsniederlassungen im gesamten Mittelmeerraum.
The Phoenicians established trading posts throughout the Mediterranean region.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Phönizier |
| genitive | des Phöniziers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Phönizier | die Phönizier |
| accusative | den Phönizier | die Phönizier |
| dative | dem Phönizier | den Phöniziern |
| genitive | des Phöniziers | der Phönizier |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Phönizier' (Phoenician) is mainly encountered in history books, museums, and texts about archaeology. The word does not refer to a modern nationality.
Im Museum erfahren wir, welche Waren die Phönizier über das Meer transportierten.
At the museum, we learn which goods the Phoenicians transported across the sea.
Common combinations in historical accounts include 'Handel treiben' (to trade), 'Kolonien gründen' (to establish colonies), and 'als Seefahrer bekannt sein' (to be known as seafarers). With 'Phönizier' (Phoenicians) as the subject, you can use these to form typical statements about this people.
Die Phönizier trieben Handel mit vielen Völkern des Mittelmeerraums.
The Phoenicians traded with many peoples of the Mediterranean region.
With 'bei den Phöniziern' (among the Phoenicians), you can talk about this people's customs, knowledge, and social life. After 'bei' (among/with), the dative is used here.
Bei den Phöniziern spielte die Herstellung von Purpur eine wichtige Rolle.
Among the Phoenicians, the production of purple dye played an important role.
