Klosterruine

monastery ruin

noun KLOH-ster-roo-EE-neh Rare

Also means

ruined abbey

Usage Note

Klosterruine describes the remains of a dissolved or destroyed monastery. Germany has many, especially following the Reformation and the Napoleonic secularization; popular examples include Kloster Heisterbach in the Siebengebirge.

Examples

"Die Klosterruine aus dem 12. Jahrhundert ist heute ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel."

Natural Translation

The 12th-century monastery ruin is a popular excursion destination today.

Literal Translation

The monastery-ruin from the 12th century is today a popular excursion-destination.

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