archetype in German
archetype in German is Archetyp, Urbild, Prototyp — archetype means an original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
archetype in German
Archetyp
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
Urbild
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
Prototyp
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
Archetyp
(psychology) According to Swiss psychologist Carl Jung: a universal pattern of thought, present in an individual's unconscious, inherited from the past collective experience of humanity.
Archetypus
(psychology) According to Swiss psychologist Carl Jung: a universal pattern of thought, present in an individual's unconscious, inherited from the past collective experience of humanity.
What does "archetype" mean?
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noun An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
"The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction."
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archetype in a sentence
- The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction.
- Jung believed certain archetypes, like the hero, appear across all cultures.
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What is "archetype" in German?
"archetype" in German is Archetyp, Urbild, Prototyp. archetype means: An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
How do you use "archetype" in a sentence?
Example: "The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction." In German, "archetype" is Archetyp, Urbild, Prototyp.
Are there other ways to say "archetype" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "archetype": Archetyp, Urbild, Prototyp, Archetypus.
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