roof truss
der Dachstuhl, die Dachstühle
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roof truss
The load-bearing structure of a building's roof, usually made of wooden beams, that supports the roof covering.
Bei dem Brand wurde der historische Dachstuhl des Schlosses vollständig zerstört.
In the fire, the historic roof truss of the castle was completely destroyed.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dachstühle |
| genitive | des Dachstuhles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dachstuhl | die Dachstühle |
| accusative | den Dachstuhl | die Dachstühle |
| dative | dem Dachstuhl | den Dachstühlen |
| genitive | des Dachstuhles des Dachstuhls | der Dachstühle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Dach' (roof) and 'Stuhl' (chair). Here, 'Stuhl' does not mean the piece of furniture, but has its older meaning of 'frame' or 'supporting structure'. So the Dachstuhl is the load-bearing framework of the roof.
Die Zimmerleute errichten den neuen Dachstuhl.
The carpenters are building the new roof truss.
'Dachstuhl' (roof truss) is a technical term from construction. It is used when talking about the structure of a roof, often in connection with new construction, renovation, or also fires.
Der Architekt prüft die Statik des alten Dachstuhls.
The architect is checking the structural stability of the old roof truss.
In connection with the roof truss, verbs such as 'errichten' (to build), 'sanieren' (to renovate), 'ausbauen' (to convert/expand), or 'erneuern' (to renew) are often used. In fires, you often hear that the roof truss 'in Flammen steht' (is in flames).
Viele Leute bauen ihren Dachstuhl zu zusätzlichem Wohnraum aus.
Many people convert their roof truss into additional living space.
