Stolperstein
derNounstumbling block; obstacle
English translations
- 01
stumbling block
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Stolperstein ist ein im Boden verlegter Gedenkstein, der an Opfer des Nationalsozialismus erinnert.
- English meaning
- stumbling block (memorial)
- Synonym
- Hindernis, Schwierigkeit
- German example
- Vor dem Haus liegt ein Stolperstein für die Familie Meyer.
- English example
- There is a stumbling block in front of the house for the Meyer family.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Stolperstein
- Plural Form
- die Stolpersteine
Example sentences with “Stolperstein”
Die Grammatik ist oft ein Stolperstein für Anfänger. (Grammar is often a stumbling block for beginners.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the literal and figurative meaning of Stolperstein?
Literally, it is a stone that causes one to trip. Figuratively, it refers to an obstacle or a difficulty in a process. It is also famous as the name for the memorial brass plaques in German pavements.