Ruinen
ruins
Meaning of Ruinen
Überreste zerstörter Gebäude oder alter Bauwerke
remains of buildings
Pronunciation
Ruinen with English translation
Ruinen usage examples
Die Ruinen liegen am Rand der Stadt.
The ruins are on the edge of town.
Wir besichtigen heute alte Ruinen.
Today we're visiting some old ruins.
Ruinen synonyms
What's the difference between Ruinen, verfallene Bauwerke, Mauerreste, zerstörte Gebäude, altes Gemäuer, and antike Überreste
Dilapidated, decaying buildings; stresses neglect and deterioration.
Remains of walls; used when only parts of a building's walls are left.
Destroyed buildings; a very direct and neutral description without a historical nuance.
Advanced: broader words
An old stone building or old walls; it sounds slightly colloquial and somewhat figurative.
Ancient remains; used for very old, usually archaeological remains.
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What does Ruinen mean?
remains of buildings
How do you pronounce Ruinen?
Ruinen is pronounced [ʁuˈiːnən].
How is Ruinen used in a sentence?
The ruins are on the edge of town. Translation: Die Ruinen liegen am Rand der Stadt.
Is Ruinen part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, Ruinen (ruins) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Ruinen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, Ruinen (ruins) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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