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In a biblical context, the large ship that Noah built to save his family and pairs of every animal species from the Flood. Usually used in the expression 'Arche Noah' (Noah's Ark).
Die Geschichte von der Arche Noah ist weltbekannt.
The story of Noah's Ark is known worldwide.
You can easily recognize the meaning of the word from context. If 'Arche' (ark) appears in connection with 'Noah' or the Bible, it means the ship. In the names of social associations or animal welfare organizations, it means 'Ort der Zuflucht' (place of refuge).
In der Bibel rettete die Arche Noah die Tiere vor der Flut.
In the Bible, Noah's Ark saved the animals from the flood.
In the biblical meaning, the word is almost always used in the fixed expression 'die Arche Noah' (Noah's Ark). The name 'Noah' makes the reference to the biblical story clear.
Kinder malen oft Bilder von der Arche Noah mit vielen Tieren.
Children often draw pictures of Noah's Ark with many animals.
The second meaning is a metaphor. Just as the biblical ark offered protection from the flood, social institutions with this name offer protection from problems such as poverty, loneliness, or danger.
Für viele obdachlose Tiere ist das Tierheim eine rettende Arche.
For many homeless animals, the animal shelter is a saving ark.
ship
'das Schiff' and 'die Arche' can both mean a large vehicle on the water. 'Schiff' is the normal everyday word for a watercraft. 'Arche' is almost always used in a biblical context, especially in the expression 'Arche Noah' (Noah's Ark). It then means the ship with which Noah saved people and animals from the Flood. The words can be confused because the ark is also a ship. In normal transport, when traveling, or at the harbor, however, you say 'Schiff', not 'Arche'.
Am Wochenende liest Lena eine Geschichte über die Arche Noah.
On the weekend, Lena reads a story about Noah's Ark.
Das Schiff fährt am Abend von Hamburg nach Oslo.
The ship leaves Hamburg for Oslo in the evening.