sarcophagus

derNoun

der 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”

  1. 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'.