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Phönix

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Noun

der Phönix

Pronunciation: /ˈføːnɪks/

phoenix

C2 rank #9,643 plural Phönixe

Meanings

Noun
  1. phoenix
  2. the constellation Phoenix

Example sentence

Der Phönix steigt in der Sage aus der Asche.

In the legend the phoenix rises from the ashes.

Word forms

singular der Phönix
plural die Phönixe

The four cases

Singular

Nominativeder Phönix
Accusativeden Phönix
Dativedem Phönix
Genitivedes Phönixes

Plural

Nominativedie Phönixe
Accusativedie Phönixe
Dativeden Phönixen
Genitiveder Phönixe

Usage

  • wie ein Phönix aus der Asche — Like a phoenix from the ashes; an image of renewal after destruction.
  • Phönix / Phönixe — The plural adds -e; the mythical bird is masculine.
Extra sentence

Auf dem Wandbild breitete der Phönix seine goldenen Flügel aus.

In the mural, the phoenix spread its golden wings.