Saxon in German
Saxon in German is sächsisch, Sachse, Sächsin — Saxon means a member of an ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany, some of whom later settled in Britain.
Saxon in German
sächsisch
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.
Sachse
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.
Sachse
A member of an ancient West Germanic tribe that lived at the eastern North Sea coast and south of it.
Sachse
A native or inhabitant of Saxony, Germany.
Sächsin
A native or inhabitant of Saxony, Germany.
Non Plus Ultra
(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type between German and Norse, 2-point type.
Viertelpetit
(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type between German and Norse, 2-point type.
Altsächsisch
The language of the ancient Saxons.
Sächsisch
The language of the ancient Saxons.
What does "Saxon" mean?
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noun A member of an ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany, some of whom later settled in Britain.
"The Saxons arrived in Britain in the 5th century and gradually settled much of the east and south."
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noun A native of Saxony, a region and modern state in eastern Germany.
"His grandmother was a Saxon who grew up near Dresden."
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adj Relating to the Saxons, their language, or Saxony.
"The museum has a fine collection of Saxon jewellery."
Saxon in a sentence
- The Saxons arrived in Britain in the 5th century and gradually settled much of the east and south.
- Historians still debate how large the original Saxon migration actually was.
- His grandmother was a Saxon who grew up near Dresden.
- The museum has a fine collection of Saxon jewellery.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Saxon" in German?
"Saxon" in German is sächsisch, Sachse, Sächsin. Saxon means: A member of an ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany, some of whom later settled in Britain.
How do you use "Saxon" in a sentence?
Example: "The Saxons arrived in Britain in the 5th century and gradually settled much of the east and south." In German, "Saxon" is sächsisch, Sachse, Sächsin.
Are there other ways to say "Saxon" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "Saxon": sächsisch, Sachse, Sächsin, Non Plus Ultra, Viertelpetit, Altsächsisch.
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