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How do you say "deckchair" in German?
der Liegestuhl
In German, "deckchair" is der Liegestuhl.
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Pronunciation
LEEG-uh-shool. Three syllables, stress on the first. Liege (recline) plus Stuhl (chair).
Grammar notes
Der Liegestuhl is masculine. The plural is die Liegestühle.
Example sentence
Der Liegestuhl steht im Sand.
The deckchair stands in the sand.
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How to remember der Liegestuhl
Liegestuhl combines Liege (to recline, lie down) and Stuhl (chair). Think of reclining on a beach chair - Liege + Stuhl = relaxation at the beach.
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Questions about der Liegestuhl
How do you say "deckchair" in German?
In German, "deckchair" is der Liegestuhl. It is a noun.
Is der Liegestuhl masculine or feminine?
Der Liegestuhl is masculine. The plural is die Liegestühle.
How is der Liegestuhl used in a sentence?
Use der Liegestuhl as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Liegestuhl steht im Sand. (The deckchair stands in the sand.).
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