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antediluvian in German

antediluvian in German is vorsintflutlich, altfränkisch — antediluvian means belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis, or (by extension) to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies.

antediluvian in German

vorsintflutlich
adj
vorsintflutlich
adj
Of attitudes, ideas, etc.: extremely old-fashioned, especially to a laughable extent; antiquated.
altfränkisch
adj
Of attitudes, ideas, etc.: extremely old-fashioned, especially to a laughable extent; antiquated.

What does "antediluvian" mean?

  1. adj Belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis, or (by extension) to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies.
  2. adj Of animals and plants: long extinct; prehistoric.
  3. adj Of a person or thing: very old; ancient.
  4. adj Of attitudes, ideas, etc.: extremely old-fashioned, especially to a laughable extent; antiquated.
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What is "antediluvian" in German?

"antediluvian" in German is vorsintflutlich, altfränkisch. antediluvian means: Belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to the great flood described in Genesis, or (by extension) to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies.

Are there other ways to say "antediluvian" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "antediluvian": vorsintflutlich, altfränkisch.

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