das Labyrinth
Translation
labyrinth, maze
Examples
Wir haben uns im Labyrinth verlaufen.
We got lost in the labyrinth.
Die Altstadt ist ein Labyrinth aus Gassen.
The old town is a labyrinth of alleys.
Grammar Patterns
in the labyrinth ((location)) We got lost in the labyrinth.
a labyrinth of ((sth.)) The city is a labyrinth of narrow alleys.
Similar Words
Synonym: Irrgarten (maze, literally 'error garden')
Etymology
An international word originating from the Greek 'labýrinthos' through Latin.
Memory Tips
It's virtually the same as 'labyrinth' in English. The main thing to learn is the neuter gender: 'das Labyrinth'.