Thurn

derNoun

archaic spelling of 'Turm' (tower)

English translations

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    Thurn

Word details

German meaning
Ein alter Turm, oft Teil einer Burg oder Festung.
English meaning
Tower
Synonym
Turm, Warte
German example
Der Thurn ragt hoch über die Landschaft.
English example
The tower rises high above the landscape.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Thurn
Plural Form
die Thürne

Example sentences with “Thurn”

  1. Der alte Thurn steht einsam auf dem Hügel. (The old tower stands lonely on the hill.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Thurn' still used in modern German?

No, 'Thurn' is an archaic spelling. Modern German uses 'Turm'. It is a masculine noun (der).