Windmühle

windmill

noun VINT-mue-le Rare

Usage Note

Windmühle is a traditional mill driven by wind-powered sails. Surviving Windmühlen in northern Germany (especially in the Lüneburger Heide and along the coast) are listed monuments and popular tourist attractions.

Examples

"Die weiß getünchte Windmühle auf dem Hügel ist das Wahrzeichen des Dorfes."

Natural Translation

The whitewashed windmill on the hill is the emblem of the village.

Literal Translation

The white-washed windmill on the hill is the landmark of the village.

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