English–German
“memorial” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaːnmaːl/
Example
Das Mahnmal erinnert an die Opfer des Krieges.
The memorial serves as a reminder of the victims of the war.
How to say “memorial” in German
“Memorial” in German is Mahnmal.
A public stone, building, or site that keeps a painful past visibly present for remembrance and reflection.
Example sentences with Mahnmal
Die Stadt wird ein neues Mahnmal für die Opfer einweihen.
The city will unveil a new memorial to the victims.
Tips for using Mahnmal
- Mahnmal is neuter, with the plural Mahnmale: das Mahnmal, die Mahnmale.
Other German words for “memorial”
Wir besuchen am Wochenende die Gedenkstätte in der Stadt.
We are visiting the memorial in the city this weekend.