German Conversation · Level 146
29 words
German word
Pavillon
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpavɪljɔŋ/
Meaning
- masculine noungazebo
Example
Im Garten stehen zwei Pavillons.
There are two gazebos in the garden.
More examples
Zur Hochzeit schmückten sie den Pavillon im Park mit Lichtern.
For the wedding, they decorated the gazebo in the park with lights.
Core concept
A roofed, freestanding structure serves as a sheltered place in a garden, park, or exhibition grounds.
Common phrases
im Pavillon feiern
celebrate in the gazebo
ein Pavillon im Park
a gazebo in the park
ein Pavillon aus Holz
a wooden gazebo
Similar words
Gartenpavillon: A roofed structure in a garden for sitting and taking in the surroundings.
Laube: A simple shelter covered with vines or other plants for shade and relaxation.
Pergola: An open framework with posts and beams for training climbing plants overhead.
Gartenhaus: A small outbuilding in a garden used to store things or carry out tasks.
Definition in German
Kleines, meist offenes, überdachtes Garten- oder Parkgebäude zum Ausruhen oder zum Genießen der Aussicht.
Word origin
German Pavillon comes from French pavillon, which derives from Latin papilio, originally meaning "butterfly" and later a tent, likely from the tent's shape.
Usage tips
- The masculine noun is der Pavillon, and its regular plural is Pavillons.
Other meanings
- exhibition hallnoun
- annexnoun
Related words
- Pavillonbaugazebo constructionnoun
- pavillonförmiggazebo-shapedadjective