Kirchturm

church tower, steeple

noun KIRKH-toorm Rare

Usage Note

Kirchturm is the tower of a church, whether a pointed spire or a more squat Romanesque form. It is a defining feature of German village and town skylines and an orientation landmark. Plural Kirchtürme.

Examples

"Der Kirchturm überragt alle anderen Gebäude im Dorf."

Natural Translation

The church tower rises above all other buildings in the village.

Literal Translation

The church-tower towers-above all other buildings in the village.

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