Mosaik
See also: mosaik
German
editEtymology
edit15th century, from Italian mosaico m, from Medieval Latin musaicum n. Common since 18th century after French mosaïque f, itself from the Italian.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editMosaik n (mixed or strong, genitive Mosaiks, plural Mosaiken or Mosaike) or
Mosaik (archaic) f (genitive Mosaik, plural Mosaiken)
- mosaic (artwork)
Usage notes
edit- Now generally neuter, but the feminine-type plural Mosaiken remains predominant over Mosaike.
Declension
editDeclension of Mosaik [neuter, mixed // strong]
Declension of Mosaik [feminine (archaic)]