der Gitterstab
grille bar
A single bar that forms part of a grille or grid structure.
EXAMPLE
Der Gitterstab ist an dieser Stelle verbogen.
The grille bar is bent at this point.
der Gitterstab
grille bar
der Gitterstab, die Gitterstäbe
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gitterstab, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gitterstäbe |
| genitive | des Gitterstabes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gitterstab | die Gitterstäbe |
| accusative | den Gitterstab | die Gitterstäbe |
| dative | dem Gitterstab | den Gitterstäben |
| genitive | des Gitterstabes des Gitterstabs | der Gitterstäbe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Gitterstab' (grille bar) is made up of 'Gitter' (grille) and 'Stab' (bar). The base word 'Stab' refers to the individual elongated component, while 'Gitter' describes the structure in which it is used.
EXAMPLE
Ein Gitterstab ist durch den starken Druck verbogen worden.
A grille bar was bent by the intense pressure.
Typical collocations
'Gitterstab' (grille bar) commonly occurs with verbs and adjectives related to repair and construction, such as 'einen Gitterstab verbiegen' (to bend a grille bar), 'einen Gitterstab ersetzen' (to replace a grille bar), or 'ein verbogener Gitterstab' (a bent grille bar).
EXAMPLE
Der Hausmeister musste einen beschädigten Gitterstab ersetzen.
The caretaker had to replace a damaged grille bar.
Technical context
'Gitterstab' (grille bar) is mainly used in technical, craft, or construction descriptions. In a sentence, the word is often used with a phrase indicating its position within the grille.
EXAMPLE
Der mittlere Gitterstab sitzt nicht mehr fest im Rahmen.
The middle grille bar is no longer firmly attached to the frame.
In real life
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