das Gemäuer
Translation
walls, masonry, ruins
Examples
Das alte Gemäuer der Burg ist beeindruckend.
The old walls of the castle are impressive.
Hinter dem dicken Gemäuer war es still.
It was quiet behind the thick masonry.
Grammar Patterns
the old walls of sth. the old walls of sth. The old walls of the castle are famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Mauerwerk (masonry), die Ruine (ruin), die Wände (walls)
Etymology
From 'Mauer' (wall) with the collective prefix 'Ge-'. It refers to a collection of walls or a large wall structure.
Memory Tips
Think of an old, crumbling 'Mauer' (wall). 'Gemäuer' is the grand, collective term for it, like the walls of a castle.