English–German
“facade” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/faˈsaːdə/
Example
Die Fassaden der Altbauten sind bunt.
The facades of the old buildings are colorful.
How to say “facade” in German
“Facade” in German is Fassade.
A building's visible outer face can also serve as a polished front that hides what lies behind it.
Example sentences with Fassade
Er lächelte, aber hinter der Fassade war er traurig.
He smiled, but behind the facade he was sad.
Tips for using Fassade
- Fassade is feminine, with the plural Fassaden; the metaphorical sense often appears in phrases such as eine Fassade aufrechterhalten.