awning
die Markise, die Markisen
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awning
A device, usually made of fabric, that is attached to the outside of a building and protects against the sun or light rain.
Im Sommer fahren wir die Markise über der Terrasse aus.
In summer, we extend the awning over the terrace.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Markisen |
| genitive | der Markise |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Markise | die Markisen |
| accusative | die Markise | die Markisen |
| dative | der Markise | den Markisen |
| genitive | der Markise | der Markisen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'ausfahren' (to extend), 'einfahren' (to retract), and 'anbringen' (to install) are especially often used with 'Markise' (awning). These combinations describe how the awning is operated or attached.
Vor dem Gewitter fuhr er die Markise schnell ein.
Before the storm, he quickly retracted the awning.
'Markise' (awning) is often used with a location phrase that names the area being protected, for example 'über der Terrasse' (over the terrace), 'am Balkon' (at the balcony), or 'vor dem Fenster' (in front of the window).
Die Markise über dem Balkon spendet am Nachmittag viel Schatten.
The awning over the balcony provides plenty of shade in the afternoon.
In everyday life, people often talk about the 'Markise' (awning) when discussing shade, heat, or using a terrace. Typical expressions include 'Schatten unter der Markise' (shade under the awning) and 'die Markise gegen die Sonne ausfahren' (to extend the awning to protect against the sun).
Bei großer Hitze sitzen wir unter der Markise und trinken Kaffee.
When it is very hot, we sit under the awning and drink coffee.
