die Antike
Translation
antiquity, classical times
Examples
Die Kunst der Antike ist faszinierend.
The art of antiquity is fascinating.
Er ist Experte für die griechische Antike.
He is an expert on Greek antiquity.
Grammar Patterns
die Antike (as subject/object) antiquity Die Antike hat viele Philosophen hervorgebracht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Altertum; Antonyms: Neuzeit, Moderne
Etymology
From Latin 'antiquus' (old, ancient), same root as the English word 'antique'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'antique' but referring to the entire classical era of Greece and Rome.