Spitzbogen

derNoun

pointed arch; ogive

English translations

  1. 01

    pointed arch

Word details

German meaning
Ein Bogen, der in einem spitzen Winkel zusammenläuft, typisch für die gotische Architektur.
English meaning
Pointed arch
Synonym
Gotischer Bogen, Kielbogen
German example
Die Kathedrale ist berühmt für ihre Spitzbögen.
English example
The cathedral is famous for its pointed arches.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Spitzbogen
Plural Form
die Spitzbogen

Related words

Example sentences with “Spitzbogen”

  1. Die gotische Kathedrale ist für ihre Spitzbogen bekannt. (The Gothic cathedral is known for its pointed arches.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'Spitzbogen'?

The plural of 'Spitzbogen' is 'Spitzbogen' (no change in the nominative plural, though umlaut-based plurals are common in similar words). It is a masculine noun (der Spitzbogen).