die Mimesis

C1

mimesis / imitation

English meaning
mimesis / imitation
Gender
die — feminine
Vocabulary package
Philosophy & Ideas

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Mimesis in a sentence

Die Mimesis ist ein wichtiges Konzept in der Kunsttheorie.

Mimesis is an important concept in art theory.

Declension of die Mimesis

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Mimesis—
Accusativedie Mimesis—
Dativeder Mimesis—
Genitiveder Mimesis—

Where Mimesis comes from

über gleichbedeutend spätlateinisch mimesis von griechisch μίμησις (mímēsis) „Nachahmung“

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Questions about Mimesis

Is it der, die or das Mimesis?

It is die Mimesis — Mimesis is feminine.

What is the genitive of Mimesis?

The genitive singular is der Mimesis.

What does Mimesis mean in English?

die Mimesis means "mimesis / imitation". For example: "Die Mimesis ist ein wichtiges Konzept in der Kunsttheorie." — "Mimesis is an important concept in art theory."

What level is Mimesis in German?

Mimesis is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the philosophy & ideas vocabulary.

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