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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.
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.
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'die Halle' and 'das Atrium' can both refer to a large interior space in a building. However, 'die Halle' is much more general. It can be a large room for sports, events, or work, but also the entrance area of a hotel or theater. 'das Atrium' more often means an open, bright interior space in a modern building, often with a glass roof and several floors. The words can be confused when describing a large entrance or interior area. If it is just about a large room, people usually say 'Halle'. If the space is open, architecturally distinctive, and central within the building, 'Atrium' is more precise.
Im Atrium des neuen Rathauses fällt viel Licht durch das Glasdach.
In the atrium of the new town hall, a lot of light comes through the glass roof.
Nach dem Konzert warteten viele Leute in der Halle auf ihre Freunde.
After the concert, many people waited in the lobby for their friends.