See also: katakombe

German

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Etymology

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18th century, from Italian catacomba, from Latin catacumbae.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kataˈkɔmbə/
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Noun

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Katakombe f (genitive Katakombe, plural Katakomben)

  1. (often in the plural) catacomb (underground cemetery)
    Synonym: Grabkammer
  2. (figuratively) other underground systems, especially (sports slang) the changing rooms in a stadium
    Nach dem Schlusspfiff verschwanden die Spieler in den Katakomben.
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Declension

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Further reading

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  • Katakombe” in Duden online
  • Katakombe” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache