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atrium
A large, open interior space in a modern building, often covered by a glass roof, that may extend over several floors.
In der Mitte des Hotels befindet sich ein beeindruckendes Atrium mit Palmen.
In the middle of the hotel, there is an impressive atrium with palm trees.
atrium
The central, open-roofed courtyard in an ancient Roman house, from which the surrounding rooms were accessible.
Bei der Ausgrabung wurde ein gut erhaltenes römisches Atrium freigelegt.
During the excavation, a well-preserved Roman atrium was uncovered.
atrium
In anatomy, the Latin technical term for the upper chamber of the heart.
Das sauerstoffarme Blut fließt zuerst in das rechte Atrium.
The oxygen-poor blood first flows into the right atrium.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Atrium' (atrium) from the context. In modern buildings, it refers to the large interior space. In a historical context, it refers to ancient Roman houses. In medicine, it is the upper chamber of the heart.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum hat ein helles Atrium mit einem Glasdach.
The new shopping center has a bright atrium with a glass roof.
The atrium in modern buildings is often described with adjectives that emphasize light and size. Common combinations are 'lichtdurchflutetes Atrium' (light-filled atrium), 'großzügiges Atrium' (spacious atrium), or 'imposantes Atrium' (impressive atrium).
Das lichtdurchflutete Atrium verbindet alle Etagen des Bürogebäudes.
The light-filled atrium connects all floors of the office building.
The meaning of the ancient Roman courtyard is used almost exclusively in historical, archaeological, or architectural texts about antiquity. In everyday language, this meaning is rare.
Im Geschichtsunterricht lernten wir über das Leben im römischen Atrium.
In history class, we learned about life in the Roman atrium.
In anatomy, 'Atrium' (atrium) is the Latin technical term for the upper chamber of the heart. You will mainly hear this word in medical texts or at the doctor's office.
Das Atrium cordis ist ein wichtiger Teil des Blutkreislaufs.
The atrium cordis is an important part of the circulatory system.
courtyard
An Innenhof is an uncovered space between parts of a building or between walls. An Atrium, by contrast, is a large central interior space in a modern building and may have a glass roof. Innenhof is the right term for an open courtyard, while Atrium is used for this kind of architectural interior space.
In der Mitte des Hotels liegt ein hohes Atrium unter einem Glasdach.
There is a tall atrium beneath a glass roof in the middle of the hotel.
In der Mitte des Hotels liegt ein offener Innenhof ohne Dach.
There is an open courtyard without a roof in the middle of the hotel.
