der Turm, ¨-e
tower
Ein hohes, schmales Gebäude, das oft aus vielen Stockwerken besteht und weit über die Umgebung hinausragt.
The German word "Turm" is a noun that means "tower". It refers to a tall, often narrow structure that can serve various purposes, such as observation, defense, or as part of a building. Similar words in German include "Wohnturm" (residential tower) and "Beobachtungsturm" (watchtower).
The difference between "Turm" and these similar words lies in their specificity; "Turm" is a general term for any tower, while the other words refer to specific types of towers with defined purposes.
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Examples
Der Turm ist sehr hoch.noun
The tower is very tall.
Ein Turm ragt in den Himmel.noun
A tower rises into the sky.
Ein Turm ragt in die Höhe.noun
A tower rises into the sky.
Am Horizont sieht man den Turm der alten Kirche.noun
On the horizon you can see the tower of the old church.
Der Turm steht im Zentrum der Stadt.noun
The tower stands in the center of the city.
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