glyph

dieNoun

die Glyphe; das Schriftzeichen

Word details

German meaning
Ein Schriftsystem, das Bilder und Symbole anstelle von Buchstaben verwendet, besonders im alten Ägypten.
English meaning
A writing system that uses pictures and symbols instead of letters, especially in ancient Egypt.
Synonym
Bilderschrift
German example
Die Hieroglyphenschrift war die offizielle Schrift im alten Ägypten.
English example
Hieroglyphic writing was the official script in ancient Egypt.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Hieroglyphenschrift
Plural Form
die Hieroglyphenschriften

Example sentences with “glyph”

  1. The inscription contains many glyphs. (Die Inschrift enthält viele Glyphen.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for 'glyph'?

It is 'die Glyphe' (feminine). Plural is 'die Glyphen'.