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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Malerei | die Malereien |
| Genitive | der Malerei | der Malereien |
| Dative | der Malerei | den Malereien |
| Accusative | die Malerei | die 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.
