sarcophagus
derNounder Sarkophag
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Sarkophag ist ein prunkvoller, oft reich verzierter Steinsarg, insbesondere aus der Antike.
- English meaning
- A sarcophagus is an ornate, often richly decorated stone coffin, especially from ancient times.
- Synonym
- Steinsarg
- German example
- Der Sarkophag des Pharao war mit Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
- English example
- The pharaoh's sarcophagus was covered in hieroglyphs.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Sarkophag
- Plural Form
- die Sarkophage
Example sentences with “sarcophagus”
The sarcophagus was found in the tomb. (Der Sarkophag wurde im Grab gefunden.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German for 'sarcophagus'?
It is 'der Sarkophag'.