NOUN
Antike/anˈtiːkə/Antiquity; the classical era; ancient times
Antike is a German noun that means Antiquity, the classical era, or ancient times. It is pronounced /anˈtiːkə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Antiken".
Definitions
1.period of ancient history, especially referring to Greek and Roman civilization(history)
a.the era of ancient Greece and Rome
Die Antike hat großen Einfluss auf die europäische Kultur ausgeübt.—Antiquity has had a great influence on European culture.
2.ancient times as a period distinct from modern times(general)
a.the period long before the present
Viele Erfindungen stammen aus der Antike.—Many inventions come from ancient times.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Antike | die Antiken |
| Genitive | der Antike | der Antiken |
| Dative | der Antike | den Antiken |
| Accusative | die Antike | die Antiken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Antike" mean in English?
- "Antike" means Antiquity, the classical era, or ancient times. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Antike"?
- "Antike" is pronounced /anˈtiːkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Antike" der, die, or das?
- "Antike" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Antike"?
- The plural of "Antike" is "Antiken".
- What part of speech is "Antike"?
- "Antike" is a noun in German.
