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
die Dekoration
decoration
The process of decorating or the result of it; the decoration itself.
EXAMPLE
Die Dekoration des Festsaals war sehr geschmackvoll und elegant.
The decoration of the banquet hall was very tasteful and elegant.
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
When referring to a room, “Schmuck” tends to mean its decorative elements or their effect. “Dekoration,” on the other hand, can refer to the entire arranged decoration as a finished result. “Schmuck” is therefore more suitable for individual decorative elements, while “Dekoration” is more suitable for the overall design.
Dekoration
Die Dekoration des Festsaals besteht aus goldenen Sternen und weißen Bändern.
The ballroom’s decoration consists of golden stars and white ribbons.
Schmuck
Die goldenen Sterne bilden den Schmuck des Festsaals.
The golden stars form the decorations in the ballroom.
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