Stabkirche
dieNounstave church
English translations
- 01
stave church
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Stabkirche ist eine mittelalterliche Holzkirche, deren tragende Konstruktion aus senkrechten Stäben besteht.
- English meaning
- Stave church
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Stabkirche in Borgund ist ein beeindruckendes Beispiel mittelalterlicher Baukunst.
- English example
- The stave church in Borgund is an impressive example of medieval architecture.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Stabkirche
- Plural Form
- die Stabkirchen
Related words
- Stabkirchlein
small stave church
Example sentences with “Stabkirche”
Die Stabkirchen in Norwegen sind faszinierend. (The stave churches in Norway are fascinating.)
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'Stabkirche'?
It is a historical wooden church architecture found primarily in medieval Norway, characterized by post-and-lintel construction.