noun
der Kamin, -e
fireplace
Ein offener Platz im Haus, in dem Holz oder andere Dinge verbrannt werden, um Wärme und eine gemütliche Stimmung zu erzeugen.
The German word "Kamin" is a noun that means "chimney" or "fireplace". It refers to the structure or part of a building that allows smoke from a fire or stove to escape outside.
- Kamin itself comes from no smaller meaningful German parts but has roots in Latin/old languages.
Similar words:
- Schornstein (chimney; often refers specifically to the external chimney structure)
- Ofen (oven or stove, related but different concept)
Difference:
- Kamin often refers to the indoor fireplace or the chimney system connected to it, providing both warmth and aesthetic value.
- Schornstein focuses more on the external chimney stack for smoke ventilation.
- Ofen is the heating appliance itself, not the chimney.
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Examples
Wir saßen den ganzen Abend vor dem Kamin.noun
We sat in front of the fireplace all evening.
Der Kamin brennt sehr hell.noun
The fireplace burns very brightly.
Im Winter heizen wir mit dem Kamin.noun
In winter, we heat our home with the fireplace.
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