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German NOUN B2 Rank 19983

die Stallung

stable facility

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die Stallung

stable facility

A building or complex of buildings used to house farm animals, especially horses. The term is often used for larger or professional facilities.

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Die neuen Stallungen des Reiterhofs bieten Platz für zwanzig Pferde.

The riding center's new stable facilities have room for twenty horses.

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Stallung vs Stall

stable

'der Stall' and 'die Stallung' both refer to buildings for farm animals. 'Stall' is the normal everyday word and works for a single building or room where animals are kept. 'Stallung' sounds more formal and often refers to a larger or more professional facility, especially for horses. In everyday language, people usually say 'Stall'. 'Stallung' is more likely to be used when talking about the whole facility, planning, ownership, or professional animal keeping.

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Stallung

Vor dem Winter kontrolliert der Reiterhof die Stallung zur Sicherheit.

Before winter, the riding center checks the stable facility for safety.

Stall

Als es zu regnen begann, brachte er die Schafe in den Stall.

When it started to rain, he brought the sheep into the stable.

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