English–German

“wall” in German

German

AlsoMauer

Pronunciation

IPA/vant/

Example

An der Wand hängt ein Kalender.

A calendar is hanging on the wall.

Illustration for Wand (wall)

How to say “wall” in German

“Wall” in German is Wand.

An upright structural surface that encloses a space and can carry objects fixed to it.

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

Example sentences with Wand

Er streicht die Wand weiß.

He is painting the wall white.

Tips for using Wand

  • The contrast between an der Wand hängen and etwas an die Wand hängen follows the location-versus-direction case distinction.

Other German words for “wall”

Die Mauer trennt unseren Garten vom Nachbarn.

The wall divides our garden from our neighbor's.

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