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Naturdenkmal

natural monument (protected natural feature)

noun nah-TOOR-denk-mahl Rare
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Usage Note

Naturdenkmal is an officially protected natural feature — an ancient tree, a rock formation, a spring — valued for its uniqueness or scientific importance. They are listed by local authorities and marked with information signs.

Examples

"Die tausendjährige Eiche am Feldrand ist seit 1938 als Naturdenkmal ausgewiesen."

Natural Translation

The thousand-year-old oak at the field's edge has been designated a natural monument since 1938.

Literal Translation

The thousand-year-old oak at the field edge is since 1938 as natural monument designated.

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