Noun
die Legion
Pronunciation: [leˈɡioːn]
legion
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plural Legionen
Meanings
Noun
- legion
Example sentence
Die römische Legion marschierte wochenlang durch das Gebirge.
The Roman legion marched through the mountains for weeks.
Word forms
singular
die Legion
plural
die Legionen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Legion
Accusativedie Legion
Dativeder Legion
Genitiveder Legion
Plural
Nominativedie Legionen
Accusativedie Legionen
Dativeden Legionen
Genitiveder Legionen
Usage
- eine römische Legion — A legion in the army of ancient Rome.
- Legionen von Menschen — Figuratively, vast numbers of people.
Die Ausstellung zeigt die Ausrüstung einer römischen Legion.
The exhibition displays the equipment of a Roman legion.