chassis / landing gear / legs
das Fahrgestell, die Fahrgestelle
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chassis
The supporting framework of a vehicle, together with the parts attached to it, such as the wheels, axles, and suspension. The vehicle body is mounted on it.
Die Werkstatt prüfte das Fahrgestell des Lastwagens auf Rost und Risse.
The workshop inspected the truck's chassis for rust and cracks.
landing gear
The device with wheels on which an aircraft stands and rolls on the ground and which supports it during takeoff and landing.
Kurz vor der Landung fuhr der Pilot das Fahrgestell aus.
Shortly before landing, the pilot lowered the landing gear.
legs
A colloquial, humorous term for a person's legs.
Nach der langen Wanderung tat mir mein ganzes Fahrgestell weh.
After the long hike, my legs were aching all over.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fahrgestelle |
| genitive | des Fahrgestelles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fahrgestell | die Fahrgestelle |
| accusative | das Fahrgestell | die Fahrgestelle |
| dative | dem Fahrgestell | den Fahrgestellen |
| genitive | des Fahrgestelles des Fahrgestells | der Fahrgestelle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Fahrgestell' is made up of 'Fahr-' and 'Gestell'. 'Fahr-' is related to 'fahren' (to drive), and a 'Gestell' is a supporting framework; understanding this structure is especially helpful for the technical meanings.
Auf dem Fahrgestell wird später die Karosserie montiert.
The bodywork will later be mounted on the chassis.
In workshop reports, 'das Fahrgestell auf Schäden prüfen' (to inspect the chassis for damage) and 'Schäden am Fahrgestell feststellen' (to identify damage to the chassis) are typical collocations. 'Am Fahrgestell' indicates where damage is located.
Bei der Untersuchung wurden schwere Schäden am Fahrgestell festgestellt.
The inspection revealed serious damage to the chassis.
With aircraft, 'Fahrgestell' is associated with 'einziehen' (to retract) after takeoff and 'ausfahren' (to lower) before landing. These verbs are also clear clues that the aviation meaning is intended.
Nach dem Start zog die Pilotin das Fahrgestell ein.
After takeoff, the pilot retracted the landing gear.
Vor der Landung ließ sich das Fahrgestell nicht vollständig ausfahren.
Before landing, the landing gear could not be lowered fully.
