obelisks

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

Translation

n.pluraal van obelisk; hoge, vierkante, smalle taps toelopende monument.

Phrases & Collocations

ancient obelisks

oude obelisken

tall obelisks

hoge obelisken

famous obelisks

bekende obelisken

egyptian obelisks

Egyptische obelisken

historical obelisks

historische obelisken

ceremonial obelisks

ceremonieel obelisken

monumental obelisks

monumentale obelisken

decorative obelisks

decoratieve obelisken

stone obelisks

stenen obelisken

ancient egyptian obelisks

oude Egyptische obelisken

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

De oude Egyptenaren bouwden obelisken om hun goden te eren.

many obelisks are found in public squares around the world.

Veel obelisken zijn te vinden op openbare pleinen over de hele wereld.

obelisks serve as monuments commemorating significant events.

Obelisken dienen als monumenten ter herdenking van belangrijke gebeurtenissen.

visitors often take photos next to the towering obelisks.

Bezoekers maken vaak foto's naast de torenhoge obelisken.

obelisks were often inscribed with hieroglyphics.

Obelisken waren vaak voorzien van hiërogliefen.

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

Het Washington Monument is een beroemde obelisk in de Verenigde Staten.

obelisks symbolize strength and resilience in architecture.

Obelisken symboliseren kracht en veerkracht in de architectuur.

some obelisks were transported from egypt to other countries.

Sommige obelisken werden van Egypte naar andere landen getransporteerd.

tour guides often share stories about the history of obelisks.

Rondleidingen vertellen vaak verhalen over de geschiedenis van obelisken.

obelisks are often associated with ancient civilizations.

Obelisken worden vaak geassocieerd met oude beschavingen.

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