der Fahrstuhl

Plural: die Fahrstühle
Based on: fahren
Noun
1.

the elevator

Opposite: Treppe
(Lit: "drive chair". The name came from an old type of elevator that literally was a chair in a tube. There's no difference to "der Aufzug" today)
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Examples
  • Die Fahrstühle in diesem Gebäude sind besonders schnell.
  • The elevators in this building are especially fast.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Fahrstuhl' have?

Fahrstuhl has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the elevator .

What is the gender of 'Fahrstuhl'?

der

What is the plural of 'Fahrstuhl'?

die Fahrstühle

What is 'Fahrstuhl' related to?

The word 'Fahrstuhl' is related to fahren.

Where can I learn more about 'Fahrstuhl'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.