der Dom
Translation
cathedral, dome
Examples
Der Kölner Dom ist weltberühmt.
The Cologne Cathedral is world-famous.
Der Dom des Gebäudes ist riesig.
The dome of the building is huge.
Grammar Patterns
der Dom (noun) the cathedral/dome The Cologne Cathedral is world-famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kathedrale, Münster; Antonyms: Kapelle (chapel)
Etymology
From Latin 'domus (Dei)' (house of God). Related to English 'dome' and 'domestic'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dominant' building in a city, which is often the 'Dom' (cathedral).