Danaer
derNounDanaans; Greeks (archaic)
English translations
- 01
Danaids
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, der man nicht trauen kann, weil sie einem schaden will (oft in Bezug auf ein 'Danaergeschenk').
- English meaning
- enemy
- Synonym
- Grieche
- German example
- Hüte dich vor den Danaern, auch wenn sie Geschenke bringen.
- English example
- Beware of enemies, even when they bring gifts.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Danaer
- Plural Form
- die Danaer
Related words
- Danaergeschenk
Danube gift
- Danaergeschenk
A Pyrrhic gift is a gift that appears harmless or valuable but actually causes harm to the recipient.
Example sentences with “Danaer”
Die Danaer belagerten die Stadt Troja. (The Danaans besieged the city of Troy.)
Frequently asked questions
Who were the Danaer?
In classical literature, 'Danaer' refers to the ancient Greeks, often used in the context of the Trojan War.