Noun
das Kleinod
Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪ̯nˌʔoːt/
jewel (anything considered precious or valuable)
C2
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plural Kleinode
Meanings
Noun
- jewel (anything considered precious or valuable)
Example sentence
Die kleine Kapelle ist ein echtes Kleinod.
The little chapel is a real gem.
Word forms
singular
das Kleinod
plural
die Kleinode
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Kleinod
Accusativedas Kleinod
Dativedem Kleinod
Genitivedes Kleinods
Plural
Nominativedie Kleinode
Accusativedie Kleinode
Dativeden Kleinoden
Genitiveder Kleinode
Usage
- ein architektonisches Kleinod — an architectural gem; figurative and appreciative
- Kleinode / Kleinodien — both plurals occur for figurative treasures; jewellery uses Kleinodien
Das versteckte Theater gilt als Kleinod der regionalen Baukunst.
The hidden theatre is considered a gem of regional architecture.