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relic in German

relic in German is Relikt, Reliquie — relic means an object that has survived from an earlier time, often valued for its age or history.

relic in German

Relikt
noun
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
Reliquie
noun
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
Reliquie
noun
(religion) A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

What does "relic" mean?

  1. noun An object that has survived from an earlier time, often valued for its age or history.
    "The museum displays relics from the Bronze Age."
  2. noun A part of the body of a saint, or another sacred object kept and honoured for religious reasons.
    "Pilgrims travelled for weeks to see the relic housed in the cathedral."

relic in a sentence

  • The museum displays relics from the Bronze Age.
  • That old typewriter is a relic of my grandfather's newspaper days.
  • Pilgrims travelled for weeks to see the relic housed in the cathedral.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "relic" in German?

"relic" in German is Relikt, Reliquie. relic means: An object that has survived from an earlier time, often valued for its age or history.

How do you use "relic" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum displays relics from the Bronze Age." In German, "relic" is Relikt, Reliquie.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "relic": Relikt, Reliquie.

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