drawbridge
die Zugbrücke, die Zugbrücken
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drawbridge
A bridge that can be raised or folded up to block or allow access. In the past, it was used especially at castles and fortresses.
Bei Sonnenuntergang wurde die Zugbrücke der Burg hochgezogen.
At sunset, the castle's drawbridge was raised.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zugbrücken |
| genitive | der Zugbrücke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zugbrücke | die Zugbrücken |
| accusative | die Zugbrücke | die Zugbrücken |
| dative | der Zugbrücke | den Zugbrücken |
| genitive | der Zugbrücke | der Zugbrücken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zugbrücke' is made up of 'Zug' (pull) and 'Brücke' (bridge). The first component indicates that the bridge can be moved by pulling.
Die Zugbrücke vor der Burg wurde am Morgen heruntergelassen.
The drawbridge in front of the castle was lowered in the morning.
'Zugbrücke' is particularly often used with verbs such as 'hochziehen' (to raise), 'herunterlassen' (to lower), 'öffnen' (to open), and 'schließen' (to close). 'Über den Burggraben' (over the moat) is also a typical complement.
Die Wachen zogen die Zugbrücke hoch, als sich die Feinde näherten.
The guards raised the drawbridge as the enemies approached.
'Zugbrücke' often appears in texts about castles, knights, and medieval fortresses. Signal words such as 'Burggraben' (moat), 'Tor' (gate), or 'Wachen' (guards) point to this historical context.
Hinter der Zugbrücke warteten die Wachen am Burgtor.
Behind the drawbridge, the guards waited at the castle gate.
