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German word
Dekoration
Pronunciation
IPA/dekoʁaˈtsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine noundecoration
Example
Die Dekoration macht das Zimmer gemütlich.
The decoration makes the room cozy.
More examples
Die Dekoration des Raumes war dezent und elegant.
The decoration of the room was subtle and elegant.
Core concept
A room's finishing layer: objects, colors, or arrangements that make a space or thing look more attractive.
Common phrases
weihnachtliche Dekoration
Christmas decoration
Dekoration des Raumes
decoration of the room
festliche Dekoration
festive decoration
Similar words
Deko: An informal everyday term for decorations, including simple or seasonal displays.
Dekor: Visual design or decorative patterns shaping the appearance of a stage or product.
Einrichtung: The furnishings, layout, and interior arrangement of a room.
Definition in German
Ein Gegenstand oder eine Anordnung, die das Aussehen eines Raums oder eines Objekts verschönert.
Word origin
German Dekoration comes through French décoration from Latin decoratio, derived from decorare, 'to adorn'.
Usage tips
- In everyday German, Dekoration is often shortened to the feminine noun Deko, while the full form sounds more formal.
Other meanings
- decoratingnoun
Opposites
- Schlichtheitsimplicitynoun
- Funktionalitätfunctionalitynoun
Related words
- dekorierendecorateverb
- dekorativdecorativeadjective