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die Dekoration
decorations
The objects used to decorate a room, place, or object.
example
Für die Weihnachtsfeier müssen wir noch passende Dekoration besorgen.
We still need to get suitable decorations for the Christmas party.
die Dekoration
decoration
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word structure
The word ends in '-tion', which often points to an action or its result. It is derived from the verb 'dekorieren' (to decorate). 'Die Dekoration' (decoration) can therefore refer both to the process of decorating and to the result, meaning the decorative objects.
EXAMPLE
Das Dekorieren des Raumes hat mehrere Stunden gedauert.
Decorating the room took several hours.
Countable and uncountable
'Dekoration' (decoration) can be used as an uncountable noun for the general concept. When talking about individual decorative objects, you can also use the plural 'Dekorationen' (decorations).
EXAMPLE
Für die Party fehlt uns noch Dekoration.
We still need decorations for the party.
Typical collocations
When referring to the objects, 'Dekoration' (decorations) is often combined with verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'anbringen' (to put up/attach), 'aufhängen' (to hang up), or 'entfernen' (to remove).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen noch die Dekoration für das Fest anbringen.
We still need to put up the decorations for the celebration.
Typical adjectives
When the result of decorating is being described, adjectives that express an aesthetic evaluation often come before it. Typical examples are 'geschmackvolle' (tasteful), 'festliche' (festive), 'schlichte' (simple), or 'opulente' (opulent) Dekoration.
EXAMPLE
Ich fand die Dekoration des Restaurants sehr gelungen.
I thought the decoration of the restaurant was very well done.
Compare with
Dekoration vs Schmuck
jewelry / decoration
'der Schmuck' and 'die Dekoration' can both mean something that makes a place or object more beautiful. In this meaning, 'Schmuck' is more like an individual decorative element or the beautiful embellishment itself. 'Dekoration' is more general and often means all the things used for decorating together, or also the result of decorating. The words can be confused because both have to do with making things more beautiful. In everyday language, people usually say 'Dekoration' for rooms, tables, and celebrations. 'Schmuck' is more precise when referring to an ornament or embellishment, especially on an object.
Dekoration
Elif bereitet die Dekoration für die Feier am nächsten Tag vor.
Elif is preparing the decorations for the celebration the next day.
Schmuck
Der Schmuck an der Tür besteht aus kleinen geschnitzten Blumen.
The decoration on the door consists of small carved flowers.
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