German word

Kirchturm

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɪɐ̯çˌtʊɐ̯m/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchurch tower

Example

Man sieht den Kirchturm vom Bahnhof aus.

You can see the church tower from the station.

Illustration for Kirchturm (church tower)

More examples

Viele Besucher steigen auf den Kirchturm, um die Aussicht zu genießen.

Many visitors climb the church tower to enjoy the view.

Core concept

A tall landmark rising above a church roof and standing out across the surrounding town.

Common phrases

  • auf den Kirchturm steigen

    climb the church tower

  • der Blick vom Kirchturm

    the view from the church tower

  • oben auf dem Kirchturm

    up on the church tower

Similar words

Glockenturm: A tower built to house bells and let their sound carry.
Turm: A tall structure rising as part of a building.
Glocke: A metal object that makes a sound when made to vibrate.
Kirche: A building used for worship and religious ceremonies.

Definition in German

Turm an einer Kirche, oft mit Glocken ausgestattet und als sichtbarer Orientierungspunkt im Ort

Word origin

Kirchturm is a compound of German Kirche, 'church', and Turm, 'tower'.

Usage tips

  • Kirchturm is masculine, with the plural die Kirchtürme; the plural changes u to ü.

Other meanings

  • bell towernoun

Related words

  • Kirchturmuhrchurch tower clocknoun
  • Kirchturmglockechurch tower bellnoun

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