mittelalterlich
Translation
medieval
Examples
Wir besuchten eine mittelalterliche Burg.
We visited a medieval castle.
Die mittelalterliche Kunst ist faszinierend.
Medieval art is fascinating.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) mittelalterlich ... as an adjective before a noun eine mittelalterliche Burg
Similar Words
Synonyms: ancient, gothic; Antonyms: modern, contemporary
Etymology
From 'Mittel' (middle) + 'Alter' (age) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'middle-age-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'middle age' of history. It's a very literal compound word.