NOUN

derDenkmalschutz/ˈdɛŋkmaːlˌʃʊt͡s/monument protection; historic preservation

Denkmalschutz is a German noun that means monument protection or historic preservation. It is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkmaːlˌʃʊt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the legal protection and preservation of historic monuments, buildings, or sites(cultural heritage, law)

a.official measures or regulations for protecting historical structures or sites

Denkmalschutz ist in vielen Städten gesetzlich vorgeschrieben.—Monument protection is legally required in many cities.

b.the overall concept or system of preserving cultural heritage from destruction or alteration

Dank des Denkmalschutzes wurde die alte Kirche renoviert statt abgerissen.—Thanks to historic preservation, the old church was renovated instead of being demolished.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Denkmalschutz—
Genitivedes Denkmalschutzes—
Dativedem Denkmalschutz—
Accusativeden Denkmalschutz—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Denkmalschutz" mean in English?
"Denkmalschutz" means monument protection or historic preservation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Denkmalschutz"?
"Denkmalschutz" is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkmaːlˌʃʊt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Denkmalschutz" der, die, or das?
"Denkmalschutz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Denkmalschutz"?
"Denkmalschutz" is a noun in German.

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