arcade
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arcade
An open but covered arched walkway supported on one or both sides by columns or pillars. Arcades are often found on building facades or as connecting walkways and frequently contain shops.
Bei Regen kann man unter den Arkaden trocken von einem Geschäft zum nächsten schlendern.
When it rains, you can stroll under the arcades from one shop to the next and stay dry.
The word 'Arkade' (arcade) comes from architecture and is related to the word 'Bogen' (arch). It describes a walkway supported by arches, which is why you almost always find it in the context of buildings and cities.
Die alten Arkaden in Bologna sind weltberühmt.
The old arcades in Bologna are world-famous.
Since arcades form a roofed covering, the preposition 'unter' (under) is used very often to describe being there or moving through them.
Wir sind unter den Arkaden spazieren gegangen, um nicht nass zu werden.
We walked under the arcades so we wouldn't get wet.
Arcades are often associated with relaxed activities. Typical verbs are 'bummeln' (to stroll), 'flanieren' (to promenade), 'spazieren' (to walk), or 'einkaufen' (to shop).
In den Arkaden am Marktplatz kann man wunderbar bummeln.
In the arcades by the market square, you can stroll around wonderfully.
passage
Passage and Arkade can both refer to a covered walkway with shops. A Passage usually connects streets or buildings as a passageway. An Arkade is more specifically an open arched walkway supported by columns or pillars.
Durch die offene Arkade gehen wir unter den von Säulen getragenen Bögen entlang.
We walk through the open arcade beneath its column-supported arches.
Durch die überdachte Passage gehen wir von einer Straße zur nächsten.
We walk through the covered passage from one street to the next.
