die Narthex

C1

narthex/vestibule

English meaning
narthex/vestibule
Gender
die — feminine
Plural
die Narthexe
Vocabulary package
Buildings & Architecture

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Narthex in a sentence

Die Narthex ist der Vorraum der Kirche.

The narthex is the vestibule of the church.

Declension of die Narthex

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Narthexdie Narthexe
Accusativedie Narthexdie Narthexe
Dativeder Narthexden Narthexen
Genitiveder Narthexder Narthexe

Where Narthex comes from

Entlehnung aus dem altgriechischen νάρθηξ

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Questions about Narthex

Is it der, die or das Narthex?

It is die Narthex — Narthex is feminine. In the plural it becomes die Narthexe.

What is the plural of Narthex?

The plural of die Narthex is die Narthexe.

What is the genitive of Narthex?

The genitive singular is der Narthex. The dative plural is den Narthexen.

What does Narthex mean in English?

die Narthex means "narthex/vestibule". For example: "Die Narthex ist der Vorraum der Kirche." — "The narthex is the vestibule of the church."

What level is Narthex in German?

Narthex is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the buildings & architecture vocabulary.

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