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antik

antique

adjective an-TEEK Less Common
Arts & Culture Traditions

Origin: from Latin antiquus, 'old'

Also means

ancient

Usage Note

antik describes both classical antiquity (die antike Welt, the ancient world) and old collectable objects. Don't confuse it with altmodisch (old-fashioned) — antik is a compliment for furniture, not for style.

Examples

"Sie kauft gerne antike Möbel."

Natural Translation

She likes buying antique furniture.

Literal Translation

She buys gladly antique furniture.

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