Gedenkstein

memorial stone, commemorative stone

noun ge-DENK-shtine Rare

Usage Note

Gedenkstein is a stone marker or plaque set up to commemorate a person, event, or place. They are placed at significant sites throughout Germany, from battlefields to birthplaces of famous individuals.

Examples

"Ein Gedenkstein erinnert an die Opfer der Flutkatastrophe von 1962."

Natural Translation

A memorial stone commemorates the victims of the 1962 flood disaster.

Literal Translation

A memorial stone reminds of the victims of the flood catastrophe of 1962.

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