The idea
In this set, “die Leihgabe” (loaned exhibit), “das Exponat” (exhibit), “die Beschriftung” (labeling), “die Entstehungszeit” (creation period), “die Nachbildung” (replica), “der Fundort” (findspot) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Leihgabe | die Leihgaben | loaned exhibit |
| das Exponat | die Exponate | exhibit |
| die Beschriftung | die Beschriftungen | labeling |
| die Entstehungszeit | die Entstehungszeiten | creation period |
| die Nachbildung | die Nachbildungen | replica |
| der Fundort | die Fundorte | findspot |
Examples
- Die Leihgabe ist mit dem Namen der gebenden Einrichtung beschriftet.The loaned exhibit is labeled with the lending institution’s name.
- Dieses Exponat steht unter einer durchsichtigen Haube.This exhibit stands beneath a transparent cover.
- Die Beschriftung unterscheidet Material und Entstehungszeit.The label distinguishes material and creation period.
- Zur Entstehungszeit wird hier nur ein ungefährer Zeitraum genannt.Only an approximate period is given here for the creation date.
- Die Nachbildung darf man laut Hinweis näher betrachten.According to the notice, the replica may be examined more closely.
- Der Fundort ist auf der kleinen Karte markiert.The findspot is marked on the small map.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Leihgabe” and “das Exponat” as interchangeable labels: here they mean loaned exhibit and exhibit. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „loaned exhibit“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Leihgabe
die Leihgabe means loaned exhibit in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Exponat“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Exponate
die Exponate. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: According to the notice, the replica may be examined more closely.
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Die Nachbildung darf man laut Hinweis näher betrachten.
Die Nachbildung darf man laut Hinweis näher betrachten. — According to the notice, the replica may be examined more closely. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „loaned exhibit“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Exponat“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: According to the notice, the replica may be examined more closely.
Die Nachbildung darf man laut Hinweis näher betrachten.
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Describe one real situation with museum labels in three German sentences, using “die Leihgabe”, “das Exponat” and “die Beschriftung” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Leihgaben”).