Abdach

dasNoun

lean-to roof, sloping roof section

English translations

  1. 01

    roofing

  2. 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

Example sentences with “Abdach”

  1. 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'.