Colonie

dieNoun

colony (archaic spelling)

English translations

  1. 01

    colony

Word details

German meaning
Eine Siedlung von Menschen in einem fremden Gebiet, die oft von einem Mutterland abhängig ist.
English meaning
Colony
Synonym
Siedlung, Niederlassung
German example
Die ehemalige deutsche Kolonie lag in Afrika.
English example
The former German colony was located in Africa.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Colonie
Plural Form
die Colonien

Example sentences with “Colonie”

  1. Früher schrieb man 'Colonie' statt 'Kolonie'. (In the past, one wrote 'Colonie' instead of 'Kolonie'.)

Frequently asked questions

Should I use 'Colonie' today?

No, it is an outdated spelling. Always use 'Kolonie'.