obelisks

[US]/ˈɒb.ə.lɪsks/
[UK]/ˈɑː.bə.lɪsks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of obelisk; tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument

Phrases & Collocations

ancient obelisks

gamle obelisker

tall obelisks

høje obelisker

famous obelisks

berømte obelisker

egyptian obelisks

ægyptiske obelisker

historical obelisks

historiske obelisker

ceremonial obelisks

ceremonielle obelisker

monumental obelisks

monumentale obelisker

decorative obelisks

dekorative obelisker

stone obelisks

stensobelisker

ancient egyptian obelisks

gamle ægyptiske obelisker

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

De gamle egyptere byggede obelisker for at ære deres guder.

many obelisks are found in public squares around the world.

Mange obelisker findes på offentlige pladser over hele verden.

obelisks serve as monuments commemorating significant events.

Obelisker fungerer som monumenter, der mindes vigtige begivenheder.

visitors often take photos next to the towering obelisks.

Besøgende tager ofte billeder ved siden af de høje obelisker.

obelisks were often inscribed with hieroglyphics.

Obelisker var ofte indgraveret med hieroglyffer.

the washington monument is a famous obelisk in the united states.

Washingtonmonumentet er en berømt obelisk i USA.

obelisks symbolize strength and resilience in architecture.

Obelisker symboliserer styrke og modstandsdygtighed i arkitekturen.

some obelisks were transported from egypt to other countries.

Nogle obelisker blev transporteret fra Egypten til andre lande.

tour guides often share stories about the history of obelisks.

Turistguider deler ofte historier om obeliskers historie.

obelisks are often associated with ancient civilizations.

Obelisker er ofte forbundet med antikke civilisationer.

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