Urgestein

dasNoun

ancient rock; bedrock; veteran (figurative)

English translations

  1. 01

    primordial rock, old hand, stalwart

  2. 02

    primordial rock

  3. 03

    old hand

  4. 04

    stalwart

Word details

German meaning
Ein sehr altes Gestein; übertragen auch eine Person mit festen Prinzipien.
English meaning
Bedrock, old-timer
Synonym
Veteran, Fels
German example
Der Professor ist ein Urgestein der Universität.
English example
The professor is an old-timer of the university.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Urgestein
Plural Form
die Urgesteine

Example sentences with “Urgestein”

  1. Er ist ein Urgestein der deutschen Musikszene. (He is a veteran of the German music scene.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Urgestein' mean figuratively?

While it literally means 'bedrock' or 'primitive rock', it is often used to describe a long-standing, respected member of a group or field.