🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Galleria

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ga-le-ri-a

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Galleria/ɡəˈlɛr.i.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die neue Galleria zieht viele Besucher an."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large, often glass-roofed building or space used for shopping or exhibitions.

    "The new galleria features a variety of shops and restaurants, attracting visitors from all over the city."
  2. 2

    A covered passageway or corridor, typically lined with shops.

    "The historic galleria in Milan is famous for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'galleria' originates from the Italian word for 'gallery', which itself comes from the Latin 'galeria', meaning a covered walk or corridor. The word has evolved to refer to a large, often glass-roofed space used for shopping or exhibitions, particularly in urban settings.

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