das Schloss Neuschwanstein
the Neuschwanstein Castle
Language note: 'Schloss' means 'castle', and it is neutral, hence 'das'.
Culture note: Inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle and is nestled in Germany's beautiful Bavarian Alps.
Context: Leaving Berlin, the group heads south into Bavaria and arrives at a fairy-tale-like castle nestled in the Alps.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
das
[dahs]
the
A definite article used for neuter nouns in German.
Das Auto ist rot.
The car is red.
Schloss
[SHLOSS]
castle
A large fortified building or a series of connected buildings.
Das Schloss ist beeindruckend.
The castle is impressive.
Neuschwanstein
[noy-SHVAN-shtyn]
Neuschwanstein
A famous 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace.
Das Schloss Neuschwanstein ist ein beliebtes Ziel.
Neuschwanstein Castle is a popular destination.
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