NOUN
Mythos/ˈmyːtɔs/myth; legend
Mythos is a German noun that means myth or legend. It is pronounced /ˈmyːtɔs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Mythen".
Definitions
1.traditional story, often explaining natural phenomena or customs(literature; general)
a.legendary or fantastical story from ancient times
In vielen Kulturen existieren Mythen über die Entstehung der Welt.—In many cultures, there are myths about the creation of the world.
2.widely held but false belief or idea(figurative; common usage)
a.misconception or false idea
Es gibt viele Mythen über gesunde Ernährung.—There are many myths about healthy eating.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mythos | die Mythen |
| Genitive | des Mythos | der Mythen |
| Dative | dem Mythos | den Mythen |
| Accusative | den Mythos | die Mythen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mythos" mean in English?
- "Mythos" means myth or legend. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mythos"?
- "Mythos" is pronounced /ˈmyːtɔs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mythos" der, die, or das?
- "Mythos" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Mythos"?
- The plural of "Mythos" is "Mythen".
- What part of speech is "Mythos"?
- "Mythos" is a noun in German.
