NOUN
Katakombe/kataˈkɔmbə/catacomb
Katakombe is a German noun that means catacomb. It is pronounced /kataˈkɔmbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Katakomben".
Definitions
1.an underground burial chamber, especially from ancient times(archaeology, religion, history)
a.extensive system of underground passages and tombs
Die Katakomben von Paris sind bei Touristen sehr bekannt.—The catacombs of Paris are very well known among tourists.
b.underground chamber used by early Christians for burial or secret gatherings
In Rom besuchten wir die alten christlichen Katakomben.—In Rome, we visited the ancient Christian catacombs.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Katakombe | die Katakomben |
| Genitive | der Katakombe | der Katakomben |
| Dative | der Katakombe | den Katakomben |
| Accusative | die Katakombe | die Katakomben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Katakombe" mean in English?
- "Katakombe" means catacomb. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Katakombe"?
- "Katakombe" is pronounced /kataˈkɔmbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Katakombe" der, die, or das?
- "Katakombe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Katakombe"?
- The plural of "Katakombe" is "Katakomben".
- What part of speech is "Katakombe"?
- "Katakombe" is a noun in German.
