Ehrenmal

war memorial

noun AY-ren-mahl Rare

Also means

monument of honour

Usage Note

Ehrenmal is a monument erected in memory of fallen soldiers or civilians. In German the term is used for the Neue Wache and the Ehrenmal der Bundeswehr; it carries a tone of dignity and collective remembrance.

Examples

"Jedes Jahr werden am Ehrenmal Kränze für die Gefallenen niedergelegt."

Natural Translation

Every year wreaths are laid at the memorial for the fallen.

Literal Translation

Every year are at-the memorial wreaths for the fallen laid-down.

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