Giebeldach

dasNoun

gable roof

English translations

  1. 01

    gable roof

Word details

German meaning
Ein Giebeldach ist eine Dachform, bei der zwei Dachflächen in einem Winkel zusammenlaufen und einen Giebel bilden.
English meaning
A gable roof is a roof shape where two roof surfaces meet at an angle, forming a gable.
Synonym
Satteldach, Spitzdach
German example
Das Haus hat ein typisches Giebeldach.
English example
The house has a typical gable roof.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Giebeldach
Plural Form
die Giebeldächer

Example sentences with “Giebeldach”

  1. Ein Giebeldach bietet viel Platz im Dachboden. (A gable roof offers much space in the attic.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same as a Satteldach?

They are very similar and often used interchangeably for a standard roof with two slopes.