Mosaik

See also: mosaik

German
ein Mosaik

Etymology

15th century, from Italian mosaico m, from Medieval Latin musaicum n. Common since 18th century after French mosaïque f, itself from the Italian.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mozaˈiːk/, /mozaˈɪk/
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Noun

Mosaik n (mixed or strong, genitive Mosaiks, plural Mosaiken or Mosaike) or
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  1. mosaic (artwork)

Usage notes
  • Now generally neuter, but the feminine-type plural Mosaiken remains predominant over Mosaike.

Declension

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Further reading
  • “Mosaik” in Duden online
  • “Mosaik” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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