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landmark in German

landmark in German is Wahrzeichen, Orientierungshilfe, Orientierungspunkt — landmark means a building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbol of a place.

landmark in German

Wahrzeichen
noun
A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
Orientierungshilfe
noun
A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
Orientierungspunkt
noun
A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
Sehenswürdigkeit
noun
A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
Meilenstein
noun
(figurative, also, attributive) A major event or discovery.
richtungsweisendes Ereignis
noun
(figurative, also, attributive) A major event or discovery.

What does "landmark" mean?

  1. noun A building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbol of a place.
    "The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world."
  2. noun An event or achievement considered highly significant, especially one that marks a turning point.
    "The court's ruling was a landmark decision for civil rights."
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landmark in a sentence

  • The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
  • Turn left at the old clock tower — it's a useful landmark.
  • The court's ruling was a landmark decision for civil rights.

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What is "landmark" in German?

"landmark" in German is Wahrzeichen, Orientierungshilfe, Orientierungspunkt. landmark means: A building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbol of a place.

How do you use "landmark" in a sentence?

Example: "The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world." In German, "landmark" is Wahrzeichen, Orientierungshilfe, Orientierungspunkt.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "landmark": Wahrzeichen, Orientierungshilfe, Orientierungspunkt, Sehenswürdigkeit, Meilenstein, richtungsweisendes Ereignis.

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