Columbus in German

Columbus in German is Kolumbus, Christoph Colon, Christoph Columbus — Columbus means christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic opened up European contact with the Americas.

Columbus in German

Kolumbus

noun

A person who makes a great discovery.

Christoph Colon

noun

A person who makes a great discovery.

Christoph Columbus

noun

A person who makes a great discovery.

Christoph Kolumbus

noun

A person who makes a great discovery.

What does "Columbus" mean?

name Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic opened up European contact with the Americas.
"Columbus set sail from Spain believing he would reach Asia."
name The capital city of the U.S. state of Ohio.
"She moved to Columbus for a new job downtown."
noun Informally, a person credited with a bold new discovery.
"Reporters called the young scientist "a modern-day Columbus" for his find."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Columbus in a sentence

Columbus set sail from Spain believing he would reach Asia.
She moved to Columbus for a new job downtown.
Reporters called the young scientist "a modern-day Columbus" for his find.

Similar words in German

discoverer pioneer trailblazer

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Columbus" in German?

"Columbus" in German is Kolumbus, Christoph Colon, Christoph Columbus. Columbus means: Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose 1492 voyage across the Atlantic opened up European contact with the Americas.

How do you use "Columbus" in a sentence?

Example: "Columbus set sail from Spain believing he would reach Asia." In German, "Columbus" is Kolumbus, Christoph Colon, Christoph Columbus.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "Columbus": Kolumbus, Christoph Colon, Christoph Columbus, Christoph Kolumbus.

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