fresco in German
fresco in German is Fresko, Freske, Freskomalerei — fresco means a painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
fresco in German
Fresko
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
Freske
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
Freskomalerei
(uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.
Fresko
(uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.
What does "fresco" mean?
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noun A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
"Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling."
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fresco in a sentence
- Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
- Tourists lined up to see the medieval frescoes in the old cathedral.
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What is "fresco" in German?
"fresco" in German is Fresko, Freske, Freskomalerei. fresco means: A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
How do you use "fresco" in a sentence?
Example: "Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling." In German, "fresco" is Fresko, Freske, Freskomalerei.
Are there other ways to say "fresco" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "fresco": Fresko, Freske, Freskomalerei.
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