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Epos
German → American English
American English
epos
langes, meist poetisches Erzählwerk mit heroischem oder bedeutendem Stoff
Homers Ilias ist ein bekanntes Epos der Weltliteratur.Epos is a literary term and is usually used for large, elevated narrative works; in everyday speech, people more often say Geschichte or Roman instead.
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What does Epos mean in English?
Epos means "epic" or "epic poem," a long narrative poem or a grand literary work.
Is Epos the same as epic?
Yes, in many contexts Epos translates as "epic." It can also mean "epic poem" when referring specifically to the literary genre.
How do you use Epos in a sentence?
You can say: "Homers Ilias ist ein berühmtes Epos."