cuneiform in Greek
cuneiform in Greek is σφηνοειδής, σφηνοειδής γραφή — cuneiform means an ancient Mesopotamian writing system made of wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets with a reed.
cuneiform in Greek
σφηνοειδής
Pronounced: sfinoeidis
σφηνοειδής γραφή
Pronounced: sfinoeidis grafi
An ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as pictograms in Sumer around the 30th century BC, evolving into more abstract and characteristic wedge shapes formed by a blunt reed stylus on clayen tablets.
σφηνοειδής
Pronounced: sfinoeidis
(anatomy) A wedge-shaped bone, especially a cuneiform bone.
What does "cuneiform" mean?
-
noun An ancient Mesopotamian writing system made of wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets with a reed.
"Scholars can still read cuneiform on ancient clay tablets."
-
adjective Shaped like a wedge, or written in the cuneiform writing system.
"The tablet was covered in cuneiform script."
-
noun In anatomy, a wedge-shaped bone, especially one of the cuneiform bones.
"The surgeon examined the cuneiform on the X-ray."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Greek.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Greek meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Greek
cuneiform in a sentence
- Scholars can still read cuneiform on ancient clay tablets.
- Cuneiform began as pictograms and became more abstract over time.
- The tablet was covered in cuneiform script.
- She studied cuneiform inscriptions at university.
Common Greek translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cuneiform" in Greek?
"cuneiform" in Greek is σφηνοειδής, σφηνοειδής γραφή. cuneiform means: An ancient Mesopotamian writing system made of wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets with a reed.
How do you pronounce σφηνοειδής?
"cuneiform" in Greek is σφηνοειδής, pronounced "sfinoeidis".
How do you use "cuneiform" in a sentence?
Example: "Scholars can still read cuneiform on ancient clay tablets." In Greek, "cuneiform" is σφηνοειδής, σφηνοειδής γραφή.
Are there other ways to say "cuneiform" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "cuneiform": σφηνοειδής, σφηνοειδής γραφή.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
