NOUN
Relikt/ʁeˈlɪkt/relic; remnant; vestige
Relikt is a German noun that means relic, remnant, or vestige. It is pronounced /ʁeˈlɪkt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Relikte".
Definitions
1.an object, structure, or trace surviving from an earlier time(archaeology; history)
a.archaeological or historical remain from a former era
Die Ruinen sind ein Relikt aus der Römerzeit.—The ruins are a relic from Roman times.
2.a remainder or vestige of something that no longer exists or is practiced(figurative; general)
a.something outdated but still present
Die Monarchie ist in manchen Ländern nur noch ein Relikt der Vergangenheit.—The monarchy is in some countries only a relic of the past.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Relikt | die Relikte |
| Genitive | des Relikts | der Relikte |
| Dative | dem Relikt | den Relikten |
| Accusative | das Relikt | die Relikte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Relikt" mean in English?
- "Relikt" means relic, remnant, or vestige. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Relikt"?
- "Relikt" is pronounced /ʁeˈlɪkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Relikt" der, die, or das?
- "Relikt" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Relikt"?
- The plural of "Relikt" is "Relikte".
- What part of speech is "Relikt"?
- "Relikt" is a noun in German.
