Glockenstube

dieNoun

bell chamber; belfry

English translations

  1. 01

    bell tower, tavern

  2. 02

    bell tower

  3. 03

    tavern

Word details

German meaning
Ein Raum oder Turm, in dem Glocken aufgehängt sind, oft Teil einer Kirche oder eines anderen öffentlichen Gebäudes.
English meaning
Belfry
Synonym
Glockenturm
German example
Die Glockenstube der Kirche ist weithin sichtbar.
English example
The church's belfry is visible from afar.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Glockenstube
Plural Form
die Glockenstuben

Example sentences with “Glockenstube”

  1. Die Glocken hängen in der Glockenstube. (The bells hang in the bell chamber.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Stube' mean in this context?

'Stube' usually means 'room' or 'chamber'. As a compound with 'Glocke' (bell), it specifically refers to the room in a church tower where bells are housed.