German word

Exponat

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspoˈnaːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounexhibit

Example

Im Museum sind viele Exponate ausgestellt.

Many exhibits are on display in the museum.

Illustration for Exponat (exhibit)

More examples

Das Exponat befindet sich derzeit im Depot.

The exhibit is currently in storage.

Core concept

A museum object selected and placed on view as part of a larger collection or temporary display.

Common phrases

  • als Exponat dienen

    serve as an exhibit

  • seltenes Exponat

    rare exhibit

Similar words

Objekt: A concrete object used as the focus of display or research.
Stück: One distinct item or work that can be counted individually.
Ausstellungsstück: A specific item or artwork chosen for public display.

Definition in German

Ein Exponat ist ein ausgestelltes Objekt, das Teil einer Sammlung oder einer temporären Ausstellung ist.

Word origin

German Exponat derives from Latin exponere, meaning to put or set out, through the related participial noun used for something displayed.

Usage tips

  • Exponat is a neuter noun, so the standard forms are das Exponat and die Exponate; English exhibit can also be a verb.

Opposites

  • Depotstückdepot itemnoun

Related words

  • Exponierungdisplaynoun

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