How to Say ‘the Berlin Wall’ in German
die Berliner Mauer
dee ber-LEEN-er MOW-er
[dee ber-LEEN-er MOW-er]
💬 Usage Tip: Remember 'die' for 'Mauer', referring to 'wall', which is feminine.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A poignant reminder of the Cold War, its remnants are now a historic memorial.
Phrase Breakdown
die
[dee]
the
A definite article used for feminine nouns in German.
Die Sonne scheint.
The sun is shining.
Berliner
[ber-LEEN-er]
Berlin
Relating to the capital city of Germany.
Die Berliner Mauer war historisch wichtig.
The Berlin Wall was historically important.
Mauer
[MOW-er]
Wall
A fortified structure made of concrete or stone.
Die Mauer ist aus Beton.
The wall is made of concrete.
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