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memorial stone
A stone, often provided with an inscription or relief, that is erected in memory of a person, an event, or a special place.
Am Ort des ehemaligen Konzentrationslagers wurde ein Gedenkstein für die Opfer errichtet.
A memorial stone for the victims was erected at the site of the former concentration camp.
The word consists of 'gedenken' (to remember/commemorate) and 'der Stein' (the stone). So it is literally a stone meant to help people remember something or someone.
Die Familie stellte einen Gedenkstein für die verstorbenen Großeltern auf.
The family put up a memorial stone for the deceased grandparents.
'Gedenkstein' (memorial stone) belongs to the word family around the verb 'gedenken' (to remember/commemorate). Other words are 'das Gedenken' (remembrance), 'die Gedenkfeier' (memorial ceremony), or 'der Gedenktag' (day of remembrance).
Jedes Jahr findet am Gedenkstein eine kleine Feier statt.
Every year, a small ceremony takes place at the memorial stone.
Memorial stones are not simply 'gestellt' (placed). Typical verbs in this context are 'einen Gedenkstein errichten' (to erect a memorial stone), 'aufstellen' (to put up), or, at a ceremonial event, 'enthüllen' (to unveil).
Die Stadt wird an dieser Stelle einen Gedenkstein errichten.
The city will erect a memorial stone at this site.
To express what is being remembered, you use the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative or the phrase 'zur Erinnerung an' (in memory of).
Dieser Gedenkstein ist für die gefallenen Soldaten.
This memorial stone is for the fallen soldiers.
monument / landmark
A Denkmal publicly commemorates a person or event and can be a structure, statue, or plaque, for example. A Gedenkstein serves the same purpose but specifically refers to an erected stone. If any form is suitable, choose Denkmal; if the stone form is important, choose Gedenkstein.
Auf dem Marktplatz erinnert ein Gedenkstein mit einer Inschrift an die frühere Bürgermeisterin.
In the market square, a memorial stone with an inscription commemorates the former mayor.
Auf dem Marktplatz erinnert ein Denkmal in Form einer Statue an die frühere Bürgermeisterin.
In the market square, a monument in the form of a statue commemorates the former mayor.
