der Pavillon
Translation
pavilion, gazebo, bandstand, kiosk
Examples
Im Park steht ein schöner Pavillon.
There is a beautiful pavilion in the park.
Wir trafen uns am Musikpavillon.
We met at the bandstand.
Der Ausstellungspavillon war sehr modern.
The exhibition pavilion was very modern.
Grammar Patterns
der Pavillon (nominative) used as the subject Der Pavillon ist alt.
den Pavillon (accusative) used as the direct object Ich sehe den Pavillon.
dem Pavillon (dative) used as the indirect object Ich nähere mich dem Pavillon.
des Pavillons (genitive) used to show possession Das Dach des Pavillons ist grün.
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Etymology
From French 'pavillon' (tent, butterfly), from Latin 'pāpiliō' (butterfly), because a tent's flaps look like a butterfly's wings.
Memory Tips
The word 'Pavillon' is almost identical to the English 'pavilion'. Just remember the German pronunciation.