No. 3,493 in German
kuppel
"Dome."
In a sentence
Die Kuppel des Gebäudes ist aus Glas gefertigt.
The dome of the building is made of glass.
In this sentence, 'Kuppel' refers to the architectural structure—a dome—highlighting spatial context.
Während der Zeremonie standen die Gäste unter der prächtigen Kuppel.
During the ceremony, the guests stood beneath the splendid dome.
Here, 'Kuppel' is used to describe the location and grandeur of an architectural feature in a ceremonial setting.
Die Natur ist manchmal die größte Kuppel des Himmels.
Nature is sometimes the greatest dome of the sky.
In this poetic sentence, 'Kuppel' metaphorically represents the sky's dome-like appearance, illustrating abstract use.
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