NOUN
Sarkophag/zaʁkoˈfaːk/sarcophagus; stone coffin
Sarkophag is a German noun that means sarcophagus or stone coffin. It is pronounced /zaʁkoˈfaːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sarkophage".
Definitions
1.stone coffin, often elaborately decorated, used for burial in ancient times(archaeology; burial)
a.stone coffin for the burial of an important person, especially in ancient cultures
Der Sarkophag des Pharaos wurde im Grabmal gefunden.—The pharaoh's sarcophagus was found in the tomb.
b.container used to encase and preserve the remains of the deceased
In vielen Museen kann man alte Sarkophage besichtigen.—You can view ancient sarcophagi in many museums.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sarkophag | die Sarkophage |
| Genitive | des Sarkophags | der Sarkophage |
| Dative | dem Sarkophag | den Sarkophagen |
| Accusative | den Sarkophag | die Sarkophage |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sarkophag" mean in English?
- "Sarkophag" means sarcophagus or stone coffin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sarkophag"?
- "Sarkophag" is pronounced /zaʁkoˈfaːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sarkophag" der, die, or das?
- "Sarkophag" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Sarkophag"?
- The plural of "Sarkophag" is "Sarkophage".
- What part of speech is "Sarkophag"?
- "Sarkophag" is a noun in German.
