Die Mauer
Example: Die Mauer trennt die beiden Länder deutlich voneinander.
Definition
"Die Mauer" refers to a wall or barrier that physically separates two areas or countries, often constructed for protection, division, or demarcation purposes. For example, "Die Mauer trennt die beiden Länder deutlich voneinander" means the wall clearly separates the two countries.
Etymology
The German word "die Mauer" originates from the Latin word "murus," meaning wall. Over time, it evolved into Middle High German as "mūre" and later modern German as "Mauer." Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word "mural," which relates to walls and wall paintings.
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"Die Mauer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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