das Wahrzeichen, –
landmark
The German word "Wahrzeichen" can be translated to "landmark" in English. It refers to a prominent or well-known feature of a place that is often used as a symbol to represent it. Similar words in German include "Sehenswürdigkeit" (sight, attraction) and "Denkmal" (monument). The word "Wahrzeichen" is composed of "wahr" (true) and "Zeichen" (sign), indicating that it represents an authentic symbol of a location.
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Examples
Das Brandenburger Tor ist ein bekanntes Wahrzeichen Berlins.noun
The Brandenburg Gate is a famous landmark of Berlin.
Ein bekanntes Wahrzeichen von Paris ist der Eiffelturm.noun
A famous landmark of Paris is the Eiffel Tower.
Welche Wahrzeichen haben wir gestern in Wien besichtigt?noun
Which landmarks did we visit in Vienna yesterday?
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