Definition
A public structure, statue, or other object created to preserve the memory of a person, group, or historical event.
Translations
- English
- monument
- Français
- monument
- Türkçe
- anıt
- Polski
- pomnik
- Русский
- памятник
- Українська
- пам’ятник
GERMAN DICTIONARY
monument
/das ˈdɛŋkmaːl/
A public structure, statue, or other object created to preserve the memory of a person, group, or historical event.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Denkmal | die Denkmäler |
| Akkusativ | das Denkmal | die Denkmäler |
| Dativ | dem Denkmal | den Denkmälern |
| Genitiv | des Denkmals | der Denkmäler |
A Kriegerdenkmal is a specific form of monument and usually commemorates those who fell or took part in a war.
A Gedenktafel and a Denkmal both commemorate people or events, but they differ in form and size.
Formation typeCompound
„Denkmal“ is a compound noun formed from the verb denken and the noun „Mal“.