Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein is the German name for the famous 19th-century palace located in the Bavarian Alps.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a compound of three parts: neu (new), schwan (swan) and stein (stone or rock).
Did you know?
- The 'swan' in the name refers to the legend of the Swan Knight, Lohengrin, a figure central to the Wagnerian operas that inspired the king's aesthetic.
- Despite its romantic and ancient-sounding name, the building was a pioneer of 19th-century technology, featuring modern plumbing and heating systems.
- While Neuschwanstein is world-famous, it was never intended to be a public attraction and was meant to be a private sanctuary.
Examples in context
- Welcher König hat Neuschwanstein bauen lassen?Which king had Neuschwanstein built?This sentence is useful for asking which king commissioned the construction of Neuschwanstein.Tatoeba #6981860 by felix63, translation #13018314 by Tom9358
- Neuschwanstein sieht im Winter wunderschön aus.Neuschwanstein looks beautiful in winter.
- Wir planen eine Reise zum Schloss Neuschwanstein.We are planning a trip to Neuschwanstein Castle.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are planning a trip to Bavaria.
- JulianFahren wir nach Neuschwanstein?Shall we go to Neuschwanstein?
- HannahJa, das ist eine tolle Idee.Yes, that is a great idea.
- JulianWann besuchen wir Neuschwanstein dann?When shall we visit Neuschwanstein then?
- HannahVielleicht am nächsten Samstag.Maybe next Saturday.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
