Keramik
ceramics
noun keh-RAH-mik Rare
Origin: from Greek keramos, potter's clay
Also means
pottery
Usage Note
Keramik covers fired-clay artefacts and the craft itself. It is usually used as a mass noun; the plural Keramiken denotes individual ceramic pieces in a collection.
Examples
"Die Ausstellung zeigt zeitgenössische Keramik aus Japan."
Natural Translation
The exhibition shows contemporary ceramics from Japan.
Literal Translation
The exhibition shows contemporary ceramics from Japan.
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