World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesWahrzeichen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Wahrzeichen
"Das Brandenburger Tor ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen Berlins."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.
"The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark in Paris."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English: from land + mark (in the sense 'boundary marker'). Originally used to denote a pillar or other object marking a boundary, the sense later broadened to any conspicuous building or object.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Landmark"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Landmark" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
repère
Transliteration: repère
"La cathédrale sert de repère aux habitants."
Wahrzeichen
Transliteration: Wahrzeichen
"Das Brandenburger Tor ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen Berlins."
punto di riferimento
Transliteration: punto di riferimento
"Il Colosseo è un importante punto di riferimento a Roma."
punto de referencia
Transliteration: punto de referencia
"La estatua es un punto de referencia clave en la ciudad."
ponto de referência
Transliteration: ponto de referência
"O Cristo Redentor é um famoso ponto de referência no Rio de Janeiro."
सीमा-चिह्न
Transliteration: seema-chinh
"ताजमहल आगरा का एक प्रमुख ऐतिहासिक सीमा-चिह्न है।"
地标
Transliteration: dìbiāo
"长城是中国的著名地标。"
랜드마크
Transliteration: raendeu-makeu
"서울타워는 서울의 대표적인 랜드마크입니다."
ランドマーク
Transliteration: randomāku
"東京タワーは東京の有名なランドマークです。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Landmark"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.