Stuhl
Meaning and Usage
"Stuhl" in German means "chair" in English. It refers to a piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, with a back and four legs.
Linguistic Analysis
"Stuhl" is a masculine noun in German. It doesn't have any prefix or suffix and its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "stuol."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "chair" in English is similar to "Stuhl" in German in terms of meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "Kaffe und Kuchen" (coffee and cake) is a traditional social gathering, and offering someone a "Stuhl" (chair) to sit and enjoy the conversation is a common gesture of hospitality.
Example Sentences
- Der Stuhl steht am Tisch. (The chair is by the table.)
- Bitte nehmen Sie Platz auf dem Stuhl. (Please have a seat on the chair.)
Memory Tips
Associate the word "Stuhl" with the English word "stool," which is a somewhat similar piece of furniture, to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: Sitzmöbel (seating furniture), Stühle (chairs)
- Related Words: Tisch (table), Möbel (furniture)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: Masculine
- Plural: die Stühle
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable for this noun "Stuhl."