German word

Baudenkmal

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaʊ̯ˌdɛŋkmaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounhistoric building

Example

Viele Baudenkmäler sind touristische Attraktionen.

Many historic buildings are tourist attractions.

Illustration for Baudenkmal (historic building)

More examples

Bei Renovierungen gelten für jedes Baudenkmal besondere Auflagen.

During renovations, special requirements apply to every historic building.

Core concept

A surviving historic structure treated as part of a community's built heritage.

Common phrases

  • als Baudenkmal eingetragen

    listed as a historic building

  • ein geschütztes Baudenkmal

    a protected historic building

  • vom Verfall bedrohtes Baudenkmal

    a historic building threatened by decay

Similar words

Gebäude: A building intended for people to live in or use.
Denkmal: A physical memorial or structure preserved to commemorate history or an event.
Kulturgut: An object or building recognized as culturally valuable and protected.
Bauwerk: A constructed structure defined by its design and method of construction.

Definition in German

Ein als erhaltenswert anerkanntes Bauwerk mit historischer Bedeutung.

Word origin

Baudenkmal combines Bau, meaning a building or structure, with Denkmal, meaning a monument or memorial.

Usage tips

  • Baudenkmal is neuter, and its plural is Baudenkmäler, with an umlaut and an added -er ending.

Other meanings

  • heritage buildingnoun
  • listed buildingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Baudenkmalpflegehistoric building preservationnoun
  • baudenkmalpflegerischrelated to historic building preservationadjective

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