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How do you say "elevator" in German?
der Aufzug
In German, "elevator" is der Aufzug.
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Pronunciation
Say OWF-tsook. The au sounds like English ow, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Aufzug is masculine. The plural are die Aufzuege. It is an elevator or lift.
Example sentence
Der Aufzug ist schnell und sicher.
The elevator is fast and safe.
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How to remember der Aufzug
Auf means up, and Zug means pull. An Aufzug pulls you up.
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Questions about der Aufzug
How do you say "elevator" in German?
In German, "elevator" is der Aufzug. It is a noun.
Is der Aufzug masculine or feminine?
Der Aufzug is masculine. The plural are die Aufzuege. It is an elevator or lift.
How is der Aufzug used in a sentence?
Use der Aufzug as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Aufzug ist schnell und sicher. (The elevator is fast and safe.).
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