antik
Translation
ancient, antique, classical
Examples
Das ist eine antike Vase.
That is an antique vase.
Wir studieren die antiken Philosophen.
We are studying the ancient philosophers.
Grammar Patterns
antik + Noun ancient/antique ~ ein antikes Gebäude
Similar Words
Synonyms: alt, altertümlich; Antonyms: modern, neu
Etymology
From Latin 'antiquus' (old, ancient). Directly related to the English word 'antique'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'antique', making it very easy to remember.