noun
tower
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Turm: masculine noun meaning 'tower' (a tall structure). Article: der Turm. Plural is Türme with umlaut. Genitive singular can be des Turmes (older form). Declension: nominative die Türme (pl.), dative den Türmen etc. No special preposition required. Used in architecture and place names.
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Die Stadt restaurierte den alten Turm, nachdem ein Sturm Teile der Fassade beschädigt hatte.
The city restored the old tower after a storm had damaged parts of the facade.
Der Eiffelturm ist das Wahrzeichen von Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is the landmark of Paris.
Der alte Turm steht auf dem Hügel.
The old tower stands on the hill.
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Imagine a tall tower (Turm) casting a long shadow over a village — the picture anchors the word.
der = male article; picture a man standing at the base of the tower to remember 'der Turm'.
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Turm is a common masculine noun; plural has an umlaut (Türme). Often used in place names and architectural contexts.