noun

Pergament

parchment

The German word "Pergament" is a noun meaning "parchment".
It refers to a writing material made from specially prepared animal skin, traditionally used before paper became common.

  • The word is not a compound, so it’s a single noun without smaller component words.

Similar words:

  • Papier (paper)
  • Vellum (a finer quality of parchment)

Difference:

  • Pergament is typically thicker and more durable than regular paper, historically used for important documents.
  • Papier is more common, thinner, and widely used today.
  • Vellum specifically refers to high-quality parchment made from calfskin.

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Examples

Das alte Pergament lag auf dem Tisch.noun

The old parchment lay on the table.

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