Turm Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Turm" is used as noun with the meaning of "tower", "spire" or "rook".

Essential properties of "Turm"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Turm
  • Plural: die Türme

Meanings of "Turm" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Tall, narrow structure, often part of or separate from a building"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Turm der Kirche ist von weitem sichtbar.The church tower is visible from afar.
  2. Sie stiegen die Treppen des alten Turms hinauf.They climbed the stairs of the old tower.
  3. Der Schiefer Turm von Pisa ist eine berühmt Touristenattraktion.The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a famous tourist attraction.

2.) "Chess piece moving horizontally or vertically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er zog seinen Turm in die offene Linie.He moved his rook to the open file.
  2. Mit einem geschickten Zug des Turms setzte er den König matt.With a clever move of the rook, he checkmated the king.
  3. Der Turm ist eine starke Figur im Endspiel.The rook is a strong piece in the endgame.
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