mural
die Wandmalerei, die Wandmalereien
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mural
A painting created directly on a wall and used to decorate or enhance a room or building.
Die Wandmalerei im alten Rathaus zeigt Szenen aus der Stadtgeschichte.
The mural in the old town hall depicts scenes from the city's history.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wandmalereien |
| genitive | der Wandmalerei |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wandmalerei | die Wandmalereien |
| accusative | die Wandmalerei | die Wandmalereien |
| dative | der Wandmalerei | den Wandmalereien |
| genitive | der Wandmalerei | der Wandmalereien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wandmalerei' (mural) is made up of 'Wand' (wall) and 'Malerei' (painting). The base word 'Malerei' refers to the artistic technique or the artwork; 'Wand' indicates what it is painted on.
Die Wandmalerei bedeckt eine ganze Seite des Innenhofs.
The mural covers an entire side of the courtyard.
Common collocations include 'eine Wandmalerei entdecken' (to discover a mural), 'eine Wandmalerei restaurieren' (to restore a mural), and 'eine Wandmalerei freilegen' (to uncover a mural). These verbs are particularly suitable for historical or damaged murals.
Fachleute restaurieren die Wandmalerei im Eingangsbereich des Schlosses.
Experts are restoring the mural in the entrance area of the castle.
'Wandmalerei' (mural) frequently appears in texts about architecture, monument preservation, and art history. Such texts often describe when the mural dates from or which scenes it depicts.
Die Wandmalerei stammt aus dem 16. Jahrhundert und stellt das Leben der Stadtbewohner dar.
The mural dates from the sixteenth century and depicts the lives of the city's residents.
