ADJECTIVE

prähistorisch/ˌpʁɛhɪsˈtoːʁɪʃ/prehistoric; prehistorical

prähistorisch is a German adjective that means prehistoric or prehistorical. It is pronounced /ˌpʁɛhɪsˈtoːʁɪʃ/.

Definitions

1.pertaining to the time before written history or historical records(history, archaeology)

a.existing or relating to the period before recorded history

Fossilien sind wichtige Quellen für das prähistorische Zeitalter.Fossils are important sources for the prehistoric era.

b.designating animals, humans, or objects from prehistoric times

Die Ausgrabungen brachten prähistorische Werkzeuge ans Licht.The excavations brought to light prehistoric tools.

Adjective Forms

Positiveprähistorisch

Frequently asked questions

What does "prähistorisch" mean in English?
"prähistorisch" means prehistoric or prehistorical. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "prähistorisch"?
"prähistorisch" is pronounced /ˌpʁɛhɪsˈtoːʁɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "prähistorisch"?
"prähistorisch" is a adjective in German.

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