die Fensterscheibe
windowpane
The sheet of glass that is fitted into the frame of a window.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturm mussten wir eine zerbrochene Fensterscheibe ersetzen.
After the storm, we had to replace a broken windowpane.
die Fensterscheibe
windowpane
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Fensterscheibe' (windowpane) is a compound noun made up of 'Fenster' (window) and 'Scheibe' (pane). The '-s-' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two words.
EXAMPLE
Der Einbrecher hat die Fensterscheibe eingeschlagen.
The burglar smashed the windowpane.
Typical verbs
With 'Fensterscheibe' (windowpane), verbs that describe damage or cleaning are often used. Common verbs are 'zerbrechen' (to break), 'einschlagen' (to smash), 'putzen' (to clean), or 'ersetzen' (to replace).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir helfen, die Fensterscheiben zu putzen?
Can you help me clean the windowpanes?
Context and meaning
This word specifically refers only to the glass in the window, not the frame or the entire structural element. If the context is clear, in everyday language you can also just say 'die Scheibe' (the pane).
EXAMPLE
Vorsicht, die Scheibe hat einen Riss!
Careful, the pane has a crack!
Compare with
Fensterscheibe vs Fenster
window
Fenster refers to the opening together with the complete unit, while Fensterscheibe refers only to the glass fitted into it. If the frame and glass are replaced together, Fenster is the appropriate term. If only the damaged glass is being replaced, Fensterscheibe is more precise.
Fensterscheibe
Nach dem Sturm ließ die Familie nur die Fensterscheibe austauschen.
After the storm, the family had only the windowpane replaced.
Fenster
Nach dem Sturm ließ die Familie das Fenster komplett austauschen.
After the storm, the family had the entire window replaced.
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