das Artefakt
Translation
artefact, artifact
Examples
Archäologen fanden ein altes Artefakt.
Archaeologists found an old artefact.
Das Museum stellt seltene Artefakte aus.
The museum exhibits rare artefacts.
Grammar Patterns
das Artefakt the artefact Das Artefakt ist sehr alt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fundstück (finding), Relikt (relic); Antonyms: Naturprodukt (natural object)
Etymology
From Latin 'arte' (by art) and 'factum' (made). It's an international cognate.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'artefact'. Think of an 'art-fact' – a factual object created by art or skill.