NOUN
Hieroglyphe/hi̯eʁoˈɡlyːfə/hieroglyph
Hieroglyphe is a German noun that means hieroglyph. It is pronounced /hi̯eʁoˈɡlyːfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hieroglyphen".
Definitions
1.a character, especially from ancient Egyptian writing, representing a word, sound, or idea(writing system)
a.individual pictorial character in a hieroglyphic script
Die Entzifferung einer einzelnen Hieroglyphe kann sehr schwierig sein.—Deciphering a single hieroglyph can be very difficult.
b.hieroglyph as part of the symbolic language of ancient Egyptians
Die Wände des Tempels sind mit Hieroglyphen bedeckt.—The walls of the temple are covered with hieroglyphs.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hieroglyphe | die Hieroglyphen |
| Genitive | der Hieroglyphe | der Hieroglyphen |
| Dative | der Hieroglyphe | den Hieroglyphen |
| Accusative | die Hieroglyphe | die Hieroglyphen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hieroglyphe" mean in English?
- "Hieroglyphe" means hieroglyph. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hieroglyphe"?
- "Hieroglyphe" is pronounced /hi̯eʁoˈɡlyːfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hieroglyphe" der, die, or das?
- "Hieroglyphe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hieroglyphe"?
- The plural of "Hieroglyphe" is "Hieroglyphen".
- What part of speech is "Hieroglyphe"?
- "Hieroglyphe" is a noun in German.
