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How do you say "canopy" in German?
der Pavilion
In German, "canopy" is der Pavilion.
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Pronunciation
Say pah-vee-YOHN. The a sounds like English ah, and the stress is on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Pavilion is masculine. The plural is die Pavillions. It is a roofed structure.
Example sentence
Der Pavilion im Garten ist schattenhaft.
The canopy in the garden is shady.
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How to remember der Pavilion
Pavilion is a loanword from French. It is a shelter or tent-like structure.
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Questions about der Pavilion
How do you say "canopy" in German?
In German, "canopy" is der Pavilion. It is a noun.
Is der Pavilion masculine or feminine?
Der Pavilion is masculine. The plural is die Pavillions. It is a roofed structure.
How is der Pavilion used in a sentence?
Use der Pavilion as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Pavilion im Garten ist schattenhaft. (The canopy in the garden is shady.).
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