Translation of German word "Malerei" to English
dieMalerei
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Malerei ('painting / art of painting') is a feminine noun: die Malerei (plural: die Malereien). Refers to the artistic field of painting or the paintings themselves.
🇬🇧 English
painting art
Example
Sie interessiert sich sehr für die abstrakte Malerei des 20. Jahrhunderts.
She is very interested in 20th-century abstract painting.
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Common phrases
- Wandmalerei— mural / wall painting
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What is the definition of the German word "die Malerei"?▼
The German word "die Malerei" is defined as: "Painting, art of painting."
What does the German word "die Malerei" mean?▼
The German word "die Malerei" means "painting art" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Malerei"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Malerei"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie interessiert sich sehr für die abstrakte Malerei des 20. Jahrhunderts." (which translates as "She is very interested in 20th-century abstract painting.").
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