Translation of German word "Museum" to English
dasMuseum
/muˌzeːum/
Meaning
NounNeuter noun meaning 'museum (institution exhibiting art, history, or science)'.
How to use
Museum ('museum') is a neuter noun of Latin origin: das Museum (plural: die Museen). Ins Museum gehen — To go to the museum.
🇬🇧 English
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Example
Wir besuchen das Museum, um die Ausstellung zu sehen, bevor es schließt.
We visit the museum to see the exhibition before it closes.
Ich gehe ins Museum.
I am going to the museum.
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- das Museum besuchen— to visit the museum
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What is the definition of the German word "das Museum"?▼
The German word "das Museum" is defined as: "Neuter noun meaning 'museum (institution exhibiting art, history, or science)'."
What does the German word "das Museum" mean?▼
The German word "das Museum" means "museum" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Museum"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir besuchen das Museum, um die Ausstellung zu sehen, bevor es schließt." (which translates as "We visit the museum to see the exhibition before it closes.").
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