Translation of German word "Wand" to English
dieWand
/vaŋ/
Meaning
NounA rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
How to use
The feminine noun Wand ('wall [internal] / partition') declines regularly. In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Wände (die Wände). It refers to the interior wall of a room or side of a container, whereas die Mauer refers to external brick/concrete walls.
🇬🇧 English
wall
Example
Die Wand ist sehr hoch.
The wall is very high.
Ich male die Wand mit Farbe.
I paint the wall with paint.
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Common phrases
- an der Wand— on the wall (dative location)
- Wand streichen— to paint a wall
- Seitenwand— side wall / flank (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Wand"?▼
The German word "die Wand" is defined as: "A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes."
What does the German word "die Wand" mean?▼
The German word "die Wand" means "wall" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Wand ist ein wichtiger Teil der Architektur." (which translates as "The wall is very high.").
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