Buntglasfenster
The English phrase "stained glass window" is translated into German as Buntglasfenster.
Buntglasfenster refers to a window constructed from pieces of colored glass held together by lead or similar strips.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of bunt (colorful), Glas (glass) and Fenster (window).
How does it change in a sentence?
Buntglasfenster is a neuter noun, so you use the indefinite article ein Buntglasfenster for "a stained glass window". The word does not change in the plural, so Buntglasfenster is used for both singular and plural forms.
Did you know?
- The adjective bunt in Buntglasfenster can be used to describe a person, in which case it means they have an eccentric or flamboyant personality.
- German architecture uses the term Rosette for the large circular stained glass windows found in cathedrals. This is a loanword from French, reflecting the heavy influence of French Gothic architecture on German church design.
- Architects often replace the word bunt (colorful) with Blei (lead) to create Bleiglasfenster, focusing on the construction material rather than the visual effect.
Examples in context
- Die Kirche hat wunderschöne Bleiglasfenster.The church has beautiful stained glass windows.
- Die Kapelle hat wunderschönes farbiges Glas.The chapel has beautiful stained glass.
- Das Buntglasfenster in der Kirche ist wunderschön.The stained glass window in the church is beautiful.
- Wir bewundern das alte Buntglasfenster im Museum.We are admiring the old stained glass window in the museum.
- Das Licht fällt durch das Buntglasfenster.The light falls through the stained glass window.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are visiting an old cathedral.
- LukasSchau dir dieses Buntglasfenster an, Hannah!Look at this stained glass window, Hannah!
- HannahEs ist wirklich beeindruckend.It is truly impressive.
- LukasDie Farben leuchten so intensiv.The colors shine so intensely.
- HannahJa, Lukas, das ist ein Meisterwerk.Yes, Lukas, that is a masterpiece.
