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How do you say "chair" in German?
der Stuhl
In German, "chair" is der Stuhl.
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Pronunciation
SHTOOL. Rhymes with 'school'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Stuhl is masculine. The plural is die Stühle.
Example sentence
Der Stuhl ist unbequem.
The chair is uncomfortable.
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How to remember der Stuhl
Stuhl sounds sturdy and solid, which is what a good chair should be. In German, Stuhl literally means a simple wooden chair without arms.
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- box die Schachtel
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- chopsticks die Stäbchen
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- dinner das Abendessen
- lamp die Lampe
- plate der Teller
- stereo die Stereoanlage
- stool der Schemel
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Questions about der Stuhl
How do you say "chair" in German?
In German, "chair" is der Stuhl. It is a noun.
Is der Stuhl masculine or feminine?
Der Stuhl is masculine. The plural is die Stühle.
How is der Stuhl used in a sentence?
Use der Stuhl as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Stuhl ist unbequem. (The chair is uncomfortable.).
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