NOUN
dasDenkmal/ˈdɛŋkˌmaːl/monument; memorial
Denkmal is a German noun that means monument or memorial. It is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkˌmaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a structure built to commemorate a person or event(public structure)
a.statue, plaque, building, or similar object as a memory aid
Das Brandenburger Tor ist ein bekanntes Denkmal in Berlin.—The Brandenburg Gate is a well-known monument in Berlin.
2.something serving as a remembrance or warning from the past(memorial)
a.reminder of historical events or people
Das Denkmal erinnert an die Opfer des Krieges.—The memorial commemorates the victims of the war.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Denkmal | — |
| Genitive | des Denkmals | — |
| Dative | dem Denkmal | — |
| Accusative | das Denkmal | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Denkmal" mean in English?
- "Denkmal" means monument or memorial. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Denkmal"?
- "Denkmal" is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkˌmaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Denkmal" der, die, or das?
- "Denkmal" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Denkmal"?
- "Denkmal" is a noun in German.
