geschichtsträchtig
steeped in history, historic, rich in history
English translations
- 01
historic, historical
- 02
historic
- 03
historical
Word details
- German meaning
- Bedeutend für die Geschichte, von großer historischer Bedeutung.
- English meaning
- Historically significant
- Synonym
- bedeutend, historisch
- German example
- Dieser Ort ist geschichtsträchtig.
- English example
- This place is historically significant.
Related words
- traditionsreich
rich in tradition
Example sentences with “geschichtsträchtig”
Wir besuchten ein geschichtsträchtiges Gebäude in Berlin. (We visited a building steeped in history in Berlin.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of the word 'geschichtsträchtig'?
It combines 'Geschichte' (history) and 'trächtig' (pregnant with/full of). It implies that a place or object 'carries' a heavy load of historical significance.