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Daktylus
German → American English
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dactyl
Metrischer Versfuß mit einer betonten und zwei unbetonten Silben.
Der Hexameter beginnt oft mit einem Daktylus.Use „Daktylus“ mainly in literary analysis and metrics. It is a technical term for a metrical foot with one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Daktylus“ mean in English?
„Daktylus“ means „dactyl“ in English.
What is a dactyl in poetry?
A dactyl is a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
How do you recognize a Daktylus?
You recognize a Daktylus by its rhythm: stressed + unstressed + unstressed.
Is „Daktylus“ a noun or an adjective?
„Daktylus“ is a noun.