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pyramid
A monumental structure with a usually square base and triangular side faces that meet at a point, especially known from ancient Egypt.
Die Pyramide von Gizeh ist das einzige erhaltene der sieben Weltwunder der Antike.
The Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
pyramid
A geometric solid consisting of a base (a polygon) and an apex, with edges running from all corners of the base to the apex.
Im Mathematikunterricht haben wir das Volumen einer Pyramide berechnet.
In math class, we calculated the volume of a pyramid.
pyramid
In a figurative sense, a representation of a hierarchical structure in which the base is broad and the top is narrow.
Die Alterspyramide zeigt die Verteilung der Bevölkerung nach Alter und Geschlecht.
The age pyramid shows the distribution of the population by age and gender.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Pyramide' (pyramid) from the context. If it is about history or Egypt, it refers to a structure. In mathematics, it is a geometric solid. In social or economic topics, it describes a hierarchical structure.
Die Archäologen entdeckten eine bisher unbekannte Pyramide.
The archaeologists discovered a previously unknown pyramid.
When referring to the structure, typical verbs are 'bauen' (to build), 'errichten' (to erect), and 'besichtigen' (to visit/tour). It is often connected with places like 'Ägypten' (Egypt) or 'Gizeh' (Giza).
Jedes Jahr besichtigen Millionen Touristen die Pyramiden in Ägypten.
Every year, millions of tourists visit the pyramids in Egypt.
In the figurative meaning, 'Pyramide' (pyramid) is often used as part of compound nouns. Examples are 'Alterspyramide' (age pyramid), 'Bevölkerungspyramide' (population pyramid), or 'Nahrungspyramide' (food pyramid).
Die Nahrungspyramide zeigt, wer wen in einem Ökosystem frisst.
The food pyramid shows who eats whom in an ecosystem.
The expression 'an der Spitze der Pyramide stehen' (to stand at the top of the pyramid) is often used metaphorically. It describes the most powerful position in a hierarchical structure, such as in a company.
Nur der Vorstandsvorsitzende steht an der Spitze der Pyramide.
Only the CEO stands at the top of the pyramid.
