Archaismus

derNoun

archaism

English translations

  1. 01

    archaic term

  2. 02

    archaism

Word details

German meaning
Ein Archaismus ist ein veralteter sprachlicher Ausdruck, der nicht mehr gebräuchlich ist.
English meaning
An archaism is an outdated linguistic expression that is no longer in common use.
Synonym
veralteter Ausdruck
German example
Der Roman ist voller Archaismen.
English example
The novel is full of archaisms.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Archaismus
Plural Form
die Archaismen

Example sentences with “Archaismus”

  1. Der Text ist voller Archaismen. (The text is full of archaisms.)

Frequently asked questions

What is an 'Archaismus'?

A word or expression that has become outdated or old-fashioned.