bogenförmig

arch-shaped, arched

adjective BOH-gen-foer-mikh Rare

Also means

curved in an arc

Usage Note

Bogenförmig describes anything that curves in the shape of an arc or arch — doorways, bridges, eyebrows, or paths. It is the standard descriptive term in architecture and everyday writing and avoids the ambiguity of simply saying gebogen (bent).

Examples

"Die bogenförmigen Fenster der Kathedrale ließen viel Licht herein."

Natural Translation

The arched windows of the cathedral let in a lot of light.

Literal Translation

The arch-shaped windows of the cathedral let much light in.

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