German word

Stadtmauer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌmaʊ̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncity wall

Example

Die alten Stadtmauern schützen das Zentrum.

The old city walls protect the city center.

Illustration for Stadtmauer (city wall)

More examples

Viele Cafés liegen entlang der Stadtmauer.

Many cafés are located along the city wall.

Core concept

A sturdy stone or brick wall forming a defensive ring around an old town.

Common phrases

  • die Stadtmauer besichtigen

    visit the city wall

  • ein Stück Stadtmauer

    a section of the city wall

  • der Verlauf der Stadtmauer

    the course of the city wall

Similar words

Mauer: A solid wall used to separate buildings, grounds, or other areas.
Stadtbefestigung: A town's defensive system, including walls, ramparts, and earthworks.
Wall: A raised bank of earth or stone built to defend a castle or town.
Ringmauer: A surrounding wall that runs continuously around a town or castle.

Definition in German

Die historische Ummauerung einer Stadt, meist aus Stein oder Ziegel aufgebaut.

Word origin

Stadtmauer is a transparent compound of Stadt, meaning city or town, and Mauer, meaning wall.

Usage tips

  • Stadtmauer is feminine, with the forms die Stadtmauer and die Stadtmauern.

Other meanings

  • rampartnoun

Related words

  • Stadtmauerrestcity wall remnantnoun

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