der Koloss
B2colossus (giant)
- English meaning
- colossus (giant)
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Kolosse
- CEFR level
- German B2 vocabulary list
- Dictionary
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Koloss in a sentence
Der Koloss von Rhodos war eine antike Statue.
The Colossus of Rhodes was an ancient statue.
Declension of der Koloss
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Koloss | die Kolosse |
| Accusative | den Koloss | die Kolosse |
| Dative | dem Koloss | den Kolossen |
| Genitive | des Kolosses | der Kolosse |
Where Koloss comes from
aus dem lateinischen colossus „Riesenstatue“ im 16. Jahrhundert entlehnt, dem das gleichbedeutende κολοσσός vorausgeht
Words that go with Koloss
Questions about Koloss
Is it der, die or das Koloss?
It is der Koloss — Koloss is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Kolosse.
What is the plural of Koloss?
The plural of der Koloss is die Kolosse.
What is the genitive of Koloss?
The genitive singular is des Kolosses. The dative plural is den Kolossen.
What does Koloss mean in English?
der Koloss means "colossus (giant)". For example: "Der Koloss von Rhodos war eine antike Statue." — "The Colossus of Rhodes was an ancient statue."
What level is Koloss in German?
Koloss is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.
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