das Martyrium

C1

martyrdom

English meaning
martyrdom
Gender
das — neuter
Plural
die Martyrien
Vocabulary package
Religion & Belief

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Martyrium in a sentence

Das Martyrium der frühen Christen ist legendär.

The martyrdom of the early Christians is legendary.

Declension of das Martyrium

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Martyriumdie Martyrien
Accusativedas Martyriumdie Martyrien
Dativedem Martyriumden Martyrien
Genitivedes Martyriumsder Martyrien

Where Martyrium comes from

im 19. Jahrhundert von kirchenlateinisch martyrium „Leiden/Tod als Zeugnis für den Glauben“ entlehnt, das auf griechisch μαρτύριον „Blutzeugnis, Zeugnis“ zurückgeht

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Questions about Martyrium

Is it der, die or das Martyrium?

It is das Martyrium — Martyrium is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Martyrien.

What is the plural of Martyrium?

The plural of das Martyrium is die Martyrien.

What is the genitive of Martyrium?

The genitive singular is des Martyriums. The dative plural is den Martyrien.

What does Martyrium mean in English?

das Martyrium means "martyrdom". For example: "Das Martyrium der frühen Christen ist legendär." — "The martyrdom of the early Christians is legendary."

What level is Martyrium in German?

Martyrium is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the religion & belief vocabulary.

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