Sumerian Meaning in English

word

US

suˈmɛɹiən

soo-MAIR-ee-uhn

UK

suːˈmɪəriən

soo-MEER-ee-uhn

Definition

Relating to Sumer, an ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, or its people, language, or culture.

Usage & Nuances

Used as both an adjective ('Sumerian writing') and noun ('a Sumerian'). Mostly appears in historical, archaeological, or academic contexts. Often capitalized. Not to be confused with 'Assyrian' or 'Babylonian', other Mesopotamian groups.

• Spanish: sumerio
• Portuguese (BR): sumério
• Portuguese (PT): sumério
• Chinese (Simplified): 苏美尔的 - 苏美尔人 - 苏美尔语
• Chinese (Traditional): 蘇美爾的 - 蘇美爾人 - 蘇美爾語
• Hindi: सुमेरी
• Arabic: السومري
• Bengali: সুমেরীয়
• Russian: шумерский - шумер
• Japanese: シュメールの - シュメール人
• Vietnamese: Sumer - người Sumer - tiếng Sumer
• Korean: 수메르의 - 수메르인
• Turkish: Sümer - Sümerli
• Urdu: سومیریائی - سومیری باشندہ
• Indonesian: Sumeria - orang Sumeria - bahasa Sumeria

Example Sentences

The Sumerian people lived in Mesopotamia.

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They used Sumerian writing on clay tablets.

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The Sumerian language is one of the oldest known.

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My favorite artifact in the museum is a Sumerian sculpture.

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Did you know they invented the wheel in Sumerian times?

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She studied Sumerian myths for her research project.

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