die Kinos
Translation
cinemas, movie theaters
Examples
In dieser Stadt gibt es viele Kinos.
There are many cinemas in this city.
Die neuen Kinos sind sehr modern.
The new cinemas are very modern.
Grammar Patterns
ins Kino gehen to go to the cinema We're going to the cinema on Saturday.
Similar Words
Filmtheater (movie theatre), Lichtspielhaus (picture house)
Etymology
Short for 'Kinematograph', from Greek 'kinema' (movement). It's related to the English word 'kinetic'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'kinetic' energy for the 'moving' pictures on the screen. The word 'cinema' has the same root.