Pfeiler
derNounpillar; pier
English translations
- 01
post
- 02
pillar
- 03
supporter
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Pfeiler ist eine senkrechte Stütze, die ein Gebäude oder eine Struktur trägt.
- English meaning
- Pillar
- Synonym
- Säule, Stütze
- German example
- Die Brücke ruht auf massiven Pfeilern.
- English example
- The bridge rests on massive pillars.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Pfeiler
- Plural Form
- die Pfeiler
Related words
- Reliefpfeiler
A relief pillar is a pillar decorated with reliefs, meaning raised or sunken depictions on its surface.
- Stützpfeiler
A pillar is a supporting column or an important factor that stabilizes or supports something.
- Eckpfeiler
A cornerstone is an essential and fundamental part of something.
- Schlussstein
Keystone
- Stele
Stele
- Karyatide
caryatid
- Säule
Pillar
- Caisson
caisson
- Senkkasten
Caisson
- Taucherglocke
Diving bell
- Kolk
Pothole, scour hole
- Schrödingergleichung
Schrödinger equation
- Wassersäule
Water column
Example sentences with “Pfeiler”
Die Brücke ruht auf massiven Pfeilern. (The bridge rests on massive pillars.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Pfeiler'?
The plural is 'die Pfeiler'.