NOUN

Malerei/ˌmaːləˈʁaɪ̯/painting; artwork; art of painting

Malerei is a German noun that means painting, artwork, or art of painting. It is pronounced /ˌmaːləˈʁaɪ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Malereien".

Definitions

1.the art or practice of painting pictures(art genre)

a.artistic activity of creating paintings

Die Malerei ist seit Jahrhunderten ein wichtiger Teil der Kultur.Painting has been an important part of culture for centuries.

2.a painted picture or artwork(painting as a work)

a.individual painted picture; artwork

Die Malerei hängt im Museum.The painting hangs in the museum.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Malereidie Malereien
Genitiveder Malereider Malereien
Dativeder Malereiden Malereien
Accusativedie Malereidie Malereien

Frequently asked questions

What does "Malerei" mean in English?
"Malerei" means painting, artwork, or art of painting. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Malerei"?
"Malerei" is pronounced /ˌmaːləˈʁaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Malerei" der, die, or das?
"Malerei" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Malerei"?
The plural of "Malerei" is "Malereien".
What part of speech is "Malerei"?
"Malerei" is a noun in German.

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