empire
das Weltreich, die Weltreiche
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empire
A very large empire that extends across vast areas of the world and encompasses many peoples or countries.
Das Weltreich der Römer erstreckte sich zeitweise über große Teile Europas, Nordafrikas und Asiens.
At certain points in history, the Roman Empire extended across large parts of Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Weltreiche |
| genitive | des Weltreiches |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Weltreich | die Weltreiche |
| accusative | das Weltreich | die Weltreiche |
| dative | dem Weltreich | den Weltreichen |
| genitive | des Weltreiches des Weltreichs | der Weltreiche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Weltreich' (empire) is made up of 'Welt' (world) and 'Reich' (empire). The component 'Welt' emphasizes its vast extent; here, it does not mean that the empire encompasses the entire Earth.
Das britische Weltreich besaß Gebiete auf mehreren Kontinenten.
The British Empire had territories on several continents.
'Weltreich' (empire) is mainly used in historical accounts. You will often find it in history books, exhibitions, and documentaries.
Die Ausstellung zeigt die Geschichte des persischen Weltreichs.
The exhibition presents the history of the Persian Empire.
Typical phrases include 'ein Weltreich errichten' (to build an empire), 'ein Weltreich beherrschen' (to rule an empire), and 'der Zerfall eines Weltreichs' (the collapse of an empire). These can be used to describe an empire's formation, rule, and end.
Alexander der Große errichtete durch seine Eroberungen ein Weltreich.
Alexander the Great built an empire through his conquests.
