Malerei /mˌɑleːrˈaɪ/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "painting".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Outdoor- und Kreativaktivitäten

Source term
painting
Translation
Malerei
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Malerei
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Malerei
Examples
Das ist die Malerei.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Outdoor- und Kreativaktivitäten.

Example Sentences

Ich male gerne ein Bild.

English: I enjoy painting a picture.

A1 · Outdoor and Creative Activities

Ihr Bild hängt an der Wand.

English: Her painting is on the wall.

A1 · school

Ich sehe ein schönes Gemälde im Museum.

English: I see a beautiful painting in the museum.

A1 · school

Das Bild zeigt einen grünen Wald.

English: The painting shows a green forest.

A1 · school

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