Translation of German word "Gebäude" to English
dasGebäude
/ɡəˈbɔʏdə/
Meaning
NounNeuter noun meaning 'building / structure / edifice'.
How to use
Gebäude ('building') is a neuter noun: das Gebäude (plural: die Gebäude). Ein historisches Gebäude — A historic building.
🇬🇧 English
building / structure
Example
Das Gebäude ist sehr groß.
The building is very big.
Ich gehe ins Gebäude.
I am going to the building.
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Common phrases
- ein historisches Gebäude— a historic building
- das Gebäude verlassen— to leave the building
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What is the definition of the German word "das Gebäude"?▼
The German word "das Gebäude" is defined as: "Neuter noun meaning 'building / structure / edifice'."
What does the German word "das Gebäude" mean?▼
The German word "das Gebäude" means "building / structure" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Gebäude ist sehr groß." (which translates as "The building is very big.").
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