German vocabulary topic

Words on the topic: Architecture

This topic focuses on vocabulary used in architecture and design. Learn words that describe building parts, materials, and famous architectural styles. Ideal for learners interested in construction, art, or travel. Includes helpful translations and usage examples.

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Bauwerk

Bauwerk

building

edifice

Ist das Bauwerk alt?

Is the building old?

Bogen

Bogen

arch

curve, bow

Hast du einen Bogen Papier?

Do you have a sheet of paper?

Brücke

Brücke

bridge

Ist die Brücke sicher?

Is the bridge safe?

Fenster

Fenster

window

Öffne das Fenster.

Open the window.

Fensterbank

Fensterbank

windowsill

Ist das deine Fensterbank?

Is that your windowsill?

Flügel

Flügel

wing

Hat der Vogel Flügel?

Does the bird have wings?

Gebäude

Gebäude

building

Ist das Gebäude alt?

Is the building old?

Herrenhaus

Herrenhaus

mansion

manor house

Ist das Herrenhaus weit?

Is the mansion far?

Hütte

Hütte

hut

lodge

Ist das deine Hütte?

Is this your hut?

Kapelle

Kapelle

chapel

Spielst du in einer Kapelle?

Do you play in a band?

Keller

Keller

cellar

basement

Der Keller ist sehr kühl.

The cellar is very cool.

Kuppel

Kuppel

dome

Die Kuppeln glänzen im Licht.

The domes shine in the light.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

labyrinth

maze

Ist das ein Labyrinth?

Is this a labyrinth?

Scheibe

Scheibe

slice

disc

Ist das eine Scheibe Käse?

Is that a slice of cheese?

Scheune

Scheune

barn

Ist das eine Scheune?

Is that a barn?

Schloss

Schloss

castle

Ist das Schloss offen?

Is the lock open?

Schornstein

Schornstein

chimney

Wo ist der Schornstein?

Where is the chimney?

Stockwerk

Stockwerk

floor

storey

In welchem Stockwerk wohnst du?

What floor do you live on?

Säule

Säule

pillar

column

Die Säulen tragen das Dach.

The pillars support the roof.

Tempel

Tempel

temple

Hast du den Tempel besucht?

Have you visited the temple?

Tor

Tor

gate

Ist das Tor geschlossen?

Is the gate closed?

Treppe

Treppe

stairs

Ist die Treppe rutschig?

Are the stairs slippery?

Turm

Turm

tower

Die Türme sind alt.

The towers are old.

Wolkenkratzer

Wolkenkratzer

skyscraper

Der Wolkenkratzer ist hoch.

The skyscraper is tall.

zeitgenössisch

zeitgenössisch

contemporary

modern

Ich mag zeitgenössische Kunst.

I like contemporary art.

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