This is the 12528th most frequent German word.
wall
"Wall" in German means "rampart" or "embankment" in English.
In this sentence, 'Wand' refers to an interior wall within a building.
Die Wand im Wohnzimmer ist hellblau gestrichen.
The wall in the living room is painted light blue.
Here, 'Mauer' is used to describe a significant historical and political barrier.
Die Berliner Mauer trennte Ost- und Westdeutschland.
The Berlin Wall separated East and West Germany.
In this context, 'Mauer' indicates an exterior structure used for division or boundary.