German Conversation · Level 92
59 words
German word
Malerei
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌmaːləˈʁaɪ̯/
Meaning
- feminine nounpainting
Example
Die Malerei in dieser Kirche ist sehr alt.
The paintings in this church are very old.
More examples
Wir haben gestern über Malerei gesprochen.
We talked about painting yesterday.
Core concept
An entire tradition of painted works, from the making of pigment-based pictures to the visual art preserved in galleries.
Common phrases
über Malerei sprechen
talk about painting
in der Malerei tätig sein
work in painting
die Malerei des 19. Jahrhunderts
the painting of the 19th century
Similar words
Gemälde: A finished painted picture intended for display as an individual artwork.
Bild: A visible image or flat artwork, whether painted, drawn, or photographed.
Kunst: The broad field of human-made aesthetic expression, including painting and sculpture.
Definition in German
Malerei bezeichnet die Technik und Praxis, mit Farbe auf einer Fläche Bilder zu schaffen, sowie die so entstandenen Kunstwerke.
Word origin
The noun Malerei is built on malen, 'to paint', with -erei, a German noun-forming suffix associated with activities and practices.
Usage tips
- For a single finished work, German commonly uses Gemälde or Bild; Malerei more often names the art, technique, or a broader body of paintings.