Mahnmal
German (Berlin)
[ˈmaːnˌmaːl]
noun
Definitions
- A monument that serves as a reminder of a tragic event and a warning that the event should not be allowed to occur again.
Etymology
Compound from German mahnen (urge, remind, warn, remind pressingly, admonish) + German Mal (sign, time, mark).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Mal
Gloss
sign, time, mark
Concept
Semantic Field
Speech and language
Ontological Category
Person/Thing