noun
gallery, exhibition hall
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Galerie: feminine noun (die Galerie) meaning 'gallery' or 'exhibition hall' (especially for art). Plural Galerien (adds -en). Declines regularly; genitive der Galerien. Can also refer to covered passages or upper balconies in theatres. Common in cultural contexts and museum listings throughout Germany.
Examples
Der Sammler zeigte seine Bilder in einer Galerie, weil er neue Käufer erreichen wollte.
The collector exhibited his paintings in a gallery because he wanted to reach new buyers.
In der Galerie hängt moderne Kunst.
Modern art is displayed in the gallery.
Die Galerie stellt Werke junger Künstler aus.
The gallery exhibits works by young artists.
Details
Mnemonics
picture a long room with paintings on the walls and people walking slowly
sounds like 'gallery' in English — same meaning
die — imagine a gallery with elegant female-curator signage (die)
Notes
Common noun for spaces showing art. Plural often 'Galerien'. Can be used in contexts of exhibitions and museums.