Poleis

German

Etymology 1

From Pol +‎ Eis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpoːlˌaɪ̯s/
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Noun

Poleis n (strong, genitive Poleises, no plural)

  1. alternative form of Polareis (“polar ice”)
Declension
Declension of Poleis [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Poleis
genitive eines des Poleises
dative einem dem Poleis, Poleise1
accusative ein das Poleis

1Now rare, see notes.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔ.lɛɪ̯s/, /ˈpɔ.laɪ̯s/, /ˈpoː.laɪ̯s/

Noun

Poleis

  1. plural of Polis (“Greek city-state”)
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