Zierbuchstabe
derNounilluminated letter; ornamental letter
English translations
- 01
ornamental letter
- 02
decorative initial
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein kunstvoll gestalteter Buchstabe, oft am Anfang eines Textabschnitts.
- English meaning
- Initial, ornate letter
- Synonym
- Initiale, Schmuckbuchstabe
- German example
- Der Zierbuchstabe am Anfang des Kapitels ist sehr detailliert.
- English example
- The initial at the beginning of the chapter is very detailed.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Zierbuchstabe
- Plural Form
- die Zierbuchstaben
Example sentences with “Zierbuchstabe”
Der Zierbuchstabe am Anfang ist wunderschön. (The ornamental letter at the beginning is beautiful.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Zierbuchstabe masculine?
Yes, it is a masculine noun (der). The plural is 'die Zierbuchstaben'.