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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Antikedie Antiken
Genitiveder Antikeder Antiken
Dativeder Antikeden Antiken
Accusativedie Antikedie 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.

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