der Poller
bollard
A short, usually sturdy post that blocks or directs vehicles or access to an area.
EXAMPLE
Die Poller verhindern, dass Autos auf den Gehweg fahren.
The bollards prevent cars from driving onto the sidewalk.
der Poller
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der Poller, die Poller
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Meanings
der Poller
mooring bollard
A thick post on a quay or ship to which lines are attached.
EXAMPLE
Die Matrosen befestigten das Tau am Poller des Hafens.
The sailors fastened the rope to the bollard on the quay.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Poller, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Poller |
| genitive | des Pollers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Poller | die Poller |
| accusative | den Poller | die Poller |
| dative | dem Poller | den Pollern |
| genitive | des Pollers | der Poller |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
In the context of road traffic, words such as „Gehweg“ (sidewalk), „Zufahrt“ (access road), „Auto“ (car), or „versenkbar“ (retractable) usually indicate the meaning of a bollard that restricts access. Words such as „Kai“ (quay), „Schiff“ (ship), „Leine“ (line), or „Tau“ (rope) indicate the nautical meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt ließ an der Einfahrt mehrere Poller aufstellen.
The city had several bollards installed at the entrance.
Der Matrose legte die Leine um den Poller am Kai.
The sailor wrapped the line around the bollard on the quay.
Typical collocations
In the context of traffic, common expressions include „Poller aufstellen“ (to install bollards), „versenkbare Poller“ (retractable bollards), and „Poller zur Zufahrtsbeschränkung“ (bollards for restricting access). They usually refer to regulating vehicle traffic and pedestrian areas.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Rathaus wurden versenkbare Poller installiert.
Retractable bollards were installed in front of the town hall.
Nautical collocations
In shipping, a line or rope is typically „am Poller befestigt“ (fastened to the bollard) or „um den Poller gelegt“ (wrapped around the bollard). The expression often appears together with „Kai“ (quay), „Schiff“ (ship), or „Festmachen“ (mooring).
EXAMPLE
Die Besatzung befestigte die schwere Leine am Poller des Schiffes.
The crew fastened the heavy line to the ship's bollard.
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