Translation of German word "Stuhl" to English
derStuhl
/ʃtʊl/
Meaning
NounAn item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
How to use
The masculine noun Stuhl ('chair / stool / stool (medical)') declines regularly (genitive des Stuhls/Stuhles). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Stühle (die Stühle).
🇬🇧 English
chair
Example
Der Stuhl ist sehr bequem.
The chair is very comfortable.
Ich sitze auf dem Stuhl.
I sit on the chair.
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Common phrases
- auf dem Stuhl sitzen— to sit on the chair (dative location)
- einen Stuhl holen— to fetch / bring a chair
- Rollstuhl— wheelchair (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Stuhl"?▼
The German word "der Stuhl" is defined as: "An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person."
What does the German word "der Stuhl" mean?▼
The German word "der Stuhl" means "chair" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "Stuhl"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Stuhl ist sehr bequem." (which translates as "The chair is very comfortable.").
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