das Stelenfeld
Translation
field of stelae, stele field
Examples
Das Stelenfeld in Berlin ist ein Mahnmal.
The field of stelae in Berlin is a memorial.
Wir gingen durch das riesige Stelenfeld.
We walked through the huge field of stelae.
Grammar Patterns
((the Stelenfeld)) ((as subject)) as a subject The Stelenfeld is impressive.
((through+acc)) ((the Stelenfeld)) through... We are walking through the Stelenfeld.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mahnmal (memorial), Gedenkstätte (memorial site)
Etymology
From `Stele` (stele, from Greek) + `Feld` (field). Literally a 'field of stelae'.
Memory Tips
Picture the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, a vast 'field' covered with concrete 'stelae'.