NOUN

Obelisk/obeˈlɪsk/obelisk

Obelisk is a German noun that means obelisk. It is pronounced /obeˈlɪsk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Obelisken".

Definitions

1.slender, tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a pyramid at the top, often as a monument(architecture; monument)

a.stone monument with a pyramidal top

Der Obelisk auf dem Platz wurde im 19. Jahrhundert errichtet.The obelisk on the square was erected in the 19th century.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Obeliskdie Obelisken
Genitivedes Obeliskender Obelisken
Dativedem Obeliskenden Obelisken
Accusativeden Obeliskendie Obelisken

Frequently asked questions

What does "Obelisk" mean in English?
"Obelisk" means obelisk. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Obelisk"?
"Obelisk" is pronounced /obeˈlɪsk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Obelisk" der, die, or das?
"Obelisk" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Obelisk"?
The plural of "Obelisk" is "Obelisken".
What part of speech is "Obelisk"?
"Obelisk" is a noun in German.

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