das Serail
Translation
seraglio, harem
Examples
Der Sultan residierte in einem prachtvollen Serail.
The sultan resided in a magnificent seraglio.
Grammar Patterns
das Serail the seraglio, the harem The sultan resided in a magnificent seraglio.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harem, palace
Etymology
From Italian 'serraglio', which comes from Turkish 'saray' meaning 'palace'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'serial' drama taking place in a 'Serail' (seraglio).