Zeus
/t͡sɔɪ̯s/masculine
The English name 'Zeus' is translated into German as Zeus.
Zeus is used as a proper name to refer to the supreme ruler of all Greek gods.
Meaning: supreme ruler of all Greek gods (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Zeus is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tsɔɪ̯s/
Did you know?
- While English uses the same spelling, German speakers pronounce the eu in Zeus as a diphthong similar to the 'oy' in 'boy'.
- While English speakers often use 'Zeus' to describe a powerful figure, a German speaker might instead use the term Göttervater, which literally means 'father of the gods', to describe a similar archetypal authority.
- German discussions of Zeus frequently contrast him with the Norse god Odin, as both are 'all-fathers' and chief deities of their respective cultures.
Examples in context
- Die Römer nannten Zeus Jupiter.The Romans called Zeus Jupiter.This sentence shows how the Romans identified Zeus as Jupiter.Tatoeba #7461112 by Esperantostern, translation #7462619 by shekitten
- Athene ist die Tochter des Zeus.Athena is the daughter of Zeus.This sentence identifies Athena as the daughter of Zeus.Tatoeba #13287406 by Waldelfe, translation #12043919 by ddnktr
- Artemis war die Tochter des Zeus.Artemis was the daughter of Zeus.This sentence identifies Artemis as the daughter of Zeus.Tatoeba #7924615 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6331976 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book about Greek mythology in a cafe.
- LukasWer ist der Anführer der Götter?Who is the leader of the gods?
- JuliaDas ist Zeus.That is Zeus.
- LukasIst Zeus also sehr mächtig?Is Zeus also very powerful?
- JuliaJa, er ist der oberste Gott.Yes, he is the supreme god.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zeus” translations and entries Zeus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
