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“mansion” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈlɛː/

Example

Er lebt in einem alten Palais.

He lives in an old mansion.

Illustration for Palais (mansion)

How to say “mansion” in German

“Mansion” in German is Palais.

A grand urban residence with an elegant facade, built to represent its owner rather than serve as a royal palace.

Full entry for Palais: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Palais

Die Stadt plant, das Palais zu restaurieren.

The city plans to restore the mansion.

Tips for using Palais

  • Palais is neuter, and its plural is unchanged: das Palais, die Palais; the word has a formal, architectural register.

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