A building or complex of buildings used to house farm animals, especially horses. The term is often used for larger or professional facilities.
example
Die neuen Stallungen des Reiterhofs bieten Platz für zwanzig Pferde.
The riding center's new stable facilities have room for twenty horses.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Stallung' (stable facility) is a derivative of 'der Stall' (stable). The ending '-ung' often indicates a larger, connected facility or complex of buildings, not just a single building.
EXAMPLE
Der gesamte Hof besteht aus Wohnhaus, Scheune und einer großen Stallung.
The entire farm consists of a house, a barn, and a large stable facility.
Register and style
'Stallung' (stable facility) is a more formal and often more technical term than the everyday word 'Stall' (stable). It is frequently used for professional facilities such as riding centers, stud farms, or racing stables.
EXAMPLE
Die Stallungen des Gestüts werden nach modernsten Standards gebaut.
The stud farm's stable facilities are being built to the most modern standards.
Typical context
Although in theory other animals can also be kept in a 'Stallung' (stable facility), in modern usage the word is used almost exclusively for housing horses.
EXAMPLE
Jedes Pferd hat in der neuen Stallung eine eigene, geräumige Box.
Each horse has its own spacious stall in the new stable facility.
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near_synonym
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.
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.