Poleis

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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
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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