NOUN
dasGewölbe/ɡəˈvœlbə/vault; arched ceiling; (arch.) arch
Gewölbe is a German noun that means vault, arched ceiling, or (arch.) arch. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvœlbə/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gewölbe".
Definitions
1.arched ceiling or roof, usually made of stone or concrete(architecture)
a.vault as a curved ceiling or roof structure
Die Kirche besitzt ein schönes gotisches Gewölbe.—The church has a beautiful Gothic vault.
2.vaulted underground room, often used for storage or as a cellar(structure)
a.underground room with an arched ceiling
Im Gewölbe werden Weine gelagert.—Wines are stored in the vault.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gewölbe | die Gewölbe |
| Genitive | des Gewölbes | der Gewölbe |
| Dative | dem Gewölbe | den Gewölben |
| Accusative | das Gewölbe | die Gewölbe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gewölbe" mean in English?
- "Gewölbe" means vault, arched ceiling, or (arch.) arch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gewölbe"?
- "Gewölbe" is pronounced /ɡəˈvœlbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gewölbe" der, die, or das?
- "Gewölbe" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gewölbe"?
- The plural of "Gewölbe" is "Gewölbe".
- What part of speech is "Gewölbe"?
- "Gewölbe" is a noun in German.
