NOUN

Keilschrift/ˈkaɪ̯lˌʃʁɪft/cuneiform script; wedge script

Keilschrift is a German noun that means cuneiform script or wedge script. It is pronounced /ˈkaɪ̯lˌʃʁɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Keilschriften".

Definitions

1.ancient writing system using wedge-shaped marks, especially used in Mesopotamia(writing system; history/archaeology)

a.Skriptsystem, das mit keilförmigen Zeichen auf Ton geschrieben wurde

Die Keilschrift gilt als eine der ältesten bekannten Schriftarten der Menschheit.Cuneiform script is considered one of the oldest known forms of writing in human history.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Keilschriftdie Keilschriften
Genitiveder Keilschriftder Keilschriften
Dativeder Keilschriftden Keilschriften
Accusativedie Keilschriftdie Keilschriften

Frequently asked questions

What does "Keilschrift" mean in English?
"Keilschrift" means cuneiform script or wedge script. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Keilschrift"?
"Keilschrift" is pronounced /ˈkaɪ̯lˌʃʁɪft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Keilschrift" der, die, or das?
"Keilschrift" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Keilschrift"?
The plural of "Keilschrift" is "Keilschriften".
What part of speech is "Keilschrift"?
"Keilschrift" is a noun in German.

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