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barn
A large agricultural building on a farm that is mainly used for storing harvested goods such as hay and straw or for housing animals and machinery.
Der Bauer lagerte die Heuballen in der großen, alten Scheune.
The farmer stored the hay bales in the large old barn.
To describe a location, you use 'in der Scheune' (in the barn, dative). To describe movement into the barn, you use 'in die Scheune' (into the barn, accusative).
Die Traktoren stehen sicher in der Scheune.
The tractors are standing safely in the barn.
Common verbs used in connection with a barn are 'lagern' (to store), 'unterstellen' (to shelter/store), or 'bauen' (to build). The context is often about storing harvested goods or agricultural equipment.
Der Landwirt lagert sein Getreide in der Scheune.
The farmer stores his grain in the barn.
A barn is not only a storage place, but also a place for celebrations. A 'Scheunenfest' (barn party) is a typical rural celebration with music and dancing in a cleared-out barn.
Im Sommer veranstaltet das Dorf wieder ein großes Scheunenfest.
In the summer, the village is again hosting a big barn party.
stable
A Stall is primarily intended for keeping farm animals. A Scheune can also house animals, but it is mainly used for storing harvested goods or as a place for machinery. The key distinction is the building’s typical primary purpose.
Das Heu für die Kühe lagert über Nacht in der Scheune.
The hay for the cows is stored in the barn overnight.
Die Kühe verbringen die Nacht im Stall.
The cows spend the night in the stable.
