🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Dachschild

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdaχʃɪlt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Roof Sign/ˈruːf saɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Dachschild des Restaurants war von mehreren Blocks entfernt sichtbar."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sign or symbol placed on or near the roof of a building, often used for advertising or identification purposes.

    "The roof sign for the restaurant was visible from several blocks away."
  2. 2

    A decorative or functional element displayed on a roof, often conveying information or branding.

    "The roof sign featured the company logo prominently."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'roof' originates from the Old English 'hrof', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*hrofaz', meaning 'covering'. 'Sign' comes from the Latin 'signum', meaning 'mark' or 'token', which evolved through Old French into Middle English. The combination reflects the modern usage of indicating something on a roof.

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