Menhir
derNounmenhir; standing stone
English translations
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Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Menhir ist ein großer, aufrecht stehender Stein, der oft aus prähistorischer Zeit stammt.
- English meaning
- A menhir is a large, upright standing stone, often dating from prehistoric times.
- Synonym
- Hinkelstein
- German example
- In der Bretagne gibt es viele Menhire.
- English example
- There are many menhirs in Brittany.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Menhir
- Plural Form
- die Menhire
Related words
- Hinkelstein
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- Hinkelstein
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Example sentences with “Menhir”
Der Menhir steht mitten auf dem Feld. (The standing stone stands in the middle of the field.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Menhir' a common German word?
It is used primarily in archaeological or historical contexts.