das Exponat
Translation
exhibit, display item
Examples
Das Museum zeigt seltene Exponate.
The museum is showing rare exhibits.
Dieses Exponat ist sehr wertvoll.
This exhibit is very valuable.
Wir bewunderten die Exponate in der Ausstellung.
We admired the exhibits in the exhibition.
Grammar Patterns
das Exponat ((as object)) the exhibit I'm looking at the exhibit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausstellungsstück, Schaustück
Etymology
From Latin 'exponere' (to put out, to display), composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'expo' as in a world exposition. An 'Exponat' is an item at an 'expo'.