NOUN
Stele/ˈʃteːlə/stele; upright stone slab; (inscribed) pillar
Stele is a German noun that means stele, upright stone slab, or (inscribed) pillar. It is pronounced /ˈʃteːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Stelen".
Definitions
1.upright stone slab or pillar, often with inscriptions or carvings, used as a monument or marker(archaeology; art history)
a.inscribed memorial stone from ancient cultures
Die Stele von Hammurabi ist eines der bekanntesten Gesetzesdenkmäler der Antike.—The Stele of Hammurabi is one of the most famous legal monuments of antiquity.
b.upright pillar as an artistic or commemorative marker
Im Park wurde eine moderne Stele aus Stahl aufgestellt.—A modern stele made of steel was erected in the park.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Stele | die Stelen |
| Genitive | der Stele | der Stelen |
| Dative | der Stele | den Stelen |
| Accusative | die Stele | die Stelen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stele" mean in English?
- "Stele" means stele, upright stone slab, or (inscribed) pillar. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stele"?
- "Stele" is pronounced /ˈʃteːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stele" der, die, or das?
- "Stele" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Stele"?
- The plural of "Stele" is "Stelen".
- What part of speech is "Stele"?
- "Stele" is a noun in German.
