Noun
der Fries
frieze (sculptured or richly ornamented band)
C2
rank #9,506
plural Friese
Meanings
Noun
- frieze (sculptured or richly ornamented band)
Example sentence
Über den Säulen zieht sich ein bemalter Fries entlang.
A painted frieze runs along above the columns.
Word forms
singular
der Fries
plural
die Friese
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Fries
Accusativeden Fries
Dativedem Fries
Genitivedes Frieses
Plural
Nominativedie Friese
Accusativedie Friese
Dativeden Friesen
Genitiveder Friese
Usage
- ein Fries über den Säulen — A decorative architectural band above the columns.
- Fries / Friese — The ornamental band adds -e in the plural.
Auf dem Fries waren Tiere und Blumen dargestellt.
Animals and flowers were depicted on the frieze.