Abdach
dasNounlean-to roof, sloping roof section
English translations
- 01
roofing
- 02
attic
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein schützendes Dach, das über einen Eingang oder ein Fenster hinausragt.
- English meaning
- eaves, canopy
- Synonym
- Vordach, Überdachung
- German example
- Das Abdach schützt die Haustür vor Regen.
- English example
- The eaves protect the front door from the rain.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Abdach
- Plural Form
- die Abdächer
Related words
Example sentences with “Abdach”
Unter dem Abdach lagern wir das Brennholz. (We store the firewood under the lean-to roof.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Abdach a common term in German architecture?
Yes, 'Abdach' refers specifically to a roof that slopes away from a wall or main structure. It is a masculine noun (das/der depending on region, but standard is das Abdach) with the plural 'Abdächer'.