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Heraldik

German → American English

American English

heraldry

Lehre von Wappen und heraldischen Symbolen.

Die Heraldik spielt in der mittelalterlichen Geschichtsforschung eine wichtige Rolle.

Heraldik is a formal academic term. Use it for the study of coats of arms and heraldic symbols, not for a single family crest in everyday speech.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Heraldik” mean in English?
“Heraldik” means “heraldry.”
Is “Heraldik” the same as a coat of arms?
No. “Heraldik” is the study or system of heraldic symbols; a “Wappen” is a coat of arms.
How do you use “Heraldik” in a sentence?
You can say: “Die Heraldik beschäftigt sich mit Wappen und ihren Regeln.”
Is “Heraldik” a common word in German?
It is a specialist term, used mostly in history, art history, and genealogy.