spartanisch
spartan, austere, basic
English translations
- 01
Spartan
- 02
austere
Word details
- German meaning
- Einfach, schlicht und ohne Luxus, wie im alten Sparta.
- English meaning
- Spartan
- Synonym
- schlicht, asketisch
- German example
- Die Unterkunft war sehr spartanisch eingerichtet.
- English example
- The accommodation was very spartan.
- Comparative
- spartanischerSuperlative: am spartanischsten
Related words
- Helotin
A helot was a serf or slave in ancient Sparta.
Example sentences with “spartanisch”
Die Einrichtung war sehr spartanisch. (The furnishings were very spartan.)
Frequently asked questions
Where does the word 'spartanisch' come from?
It refers to the ancient Spartans, known for their strict and simple lifestyle, now used to describe minimalism or austerity.