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edifice in German

edifice in German is Gebäude, Bauwerk, Gedankengebäude — edifice means a large, imposing building, especially one of architectural significance.

edifice in German

Gebäude
noun
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.
Bauwerk
noun
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.
Gedankengebäude
noun
An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.
Lehrgebäude
noun
An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.

What does "edifice" mean?

  1. noun A large, imposing building, especially one of architectural significance.
    "The cathedral is an edifice that took over a century to complete."
  2. noun A complex system of ideas or beliefs built up over time, used figuratively.
    "His entire argument was an edifice built on a single shaky assumption."

edifice in a sentence

  • The cathedral is an edifice that took over a century to complete.
  • His entire argument was an edifice built on a single shaky assumption.

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What is "edifice" in German?

"edifice" in German is Gebäude, Bauwerk, Gedankengebäude. edifice means: A large, imposing building, especially one of architectural significance.

How do you use "edifice" in a sentence?

Example: "The cathedral is an edifice that took over a century to complete." In German, "edifice" is Gebäude, Bauwerk, Gedankengebäude.

Are there other ways to say "edifice" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "edifice": Gebäude, Bauwerk, Gedankengebäude, Lehrgebäude.

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