Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Stuhl

Translation (Übersetzung) chair
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ʃtuːl/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun beginner everyday furniture household
Stuhl is a masculine noun (der Stuhl) and one of the most common words in German. It refers to a piece of furniture for sitting, typically with a back and four legs. In medical contexts, 'Stuhl' can also mean 'stool' (feces), but this usage is less common in everyday conversation. The word is cognate with English 'stool' and shares Proto-Germanic roots.

Stuhl - German Nouns - Stuhl Meaning - Stuhl Translation - Stuhl Nouns Examples

Stuhl is a German Nouns

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Stuhl Examples (Beispiele) in English

Stuhl examples with English translations. See how to use Stuhl in sentences. Stuhl example sentences in English below.

Der Stuhl steht am Tisch.
The chair is at the table.
Describing furniture placement
Kannst du mir einen Stuhl bringen?
Can you bring me a chair?
Requesting furniture
Die Stühle im Restaurant sind sehr bequem.
The chairs in the restaurant are very comfortable.
Evaluating furniture quality
Er setzte sich auf den Stuhl.
He sat down on the chair.
Describing an action
Der Stuhl des Vorsitzenden ist leer.
The chairman's seat is empty.
Metaphorical use for position

Stuhl Word Family - Stuhl Related Words - Stuhl Family Members

Stuhl Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Stuhl word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Stuhl family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Stuhl related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Stuhlbein
Meaning: chair leg
Example: Das Stuhlbein ist gebrochen.
Noun
Stuhlgang
Meaning: bowel movement
Example: Der Arzt fragte nach dem Stuhlgang.
Noun
Kinderstuhl
Meaning: children's chair
Example: Der Kinderstuhl hat eine hohe Lehne.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
stuhlen
Meaning: to have a bowel movement
Tense: Präsens
Example: Das Baby muss stuhlen.
Verb

Stuhl Usage - Stuhl Collocations - Stuhl Idioms - Stuhl Synonyms - Stuhl Antonyms

Stuhl Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Stuhl Collocations (Kollokationen)

Stuhl collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Stuhl word combinations and how to use Stuhl with other words naturally.

auf dem Stuhl sitzen
to sit on the chair
High frequency
einen Stuhl holen
to get/fetch a chair
High frequency
Stuhl und Tisch
chair and table
High frequency
bequemer Stuhl
comfortable chair
Medium frequency
Stuhlkreis bilden
to form a circle of chairs
Medium frequency
Stuhlgang haben
to have a bowel movement
Low frequency
leerer Stuhl
empty chair
Medium frequency
Stuhl wackelt
the chair wobbles
Low frequency

Stuhl Idioms (Redewendungen)

Stuhl idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Stuhl with meanings and explanations. Master Stuhl expressions used in everyday German.

zwischen Stuhl und Bank fallen
to fall between two stools
To miss out on two opportunities or fail to make a decision between two options
jemandem den Stuhl vor die Tür setzen
to show someone the door
To dismiss or fire someone from a position
auf heißen Stühlen sitzen
to be on hot seats
To be in an uncomfortable or tense situation

Stuhl Synonyms (Synonyme)

Stuhl synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Stuhl and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Stuhl similar words and their usage.

Sessel
Meaning: armchair
Medium similarity
Hocker
Meaning: stool
Medium similarity
Sitzgelegenheit
Meaning: seating opportunity
Low similarity
Stühlehen
Meaning: small chair
High similarity

Stuhl Antonyms (Antonyme)

Stuhl antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Stuhl. Discover Stuhl opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Tisch
Meaning: table
Stehen
Meaning: standing
Boden
Meaning: floor

Stuhl Semantically Related Words - Stuhl Contextually Related Words - Stuhl Thematically Related Words

Stuhl Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Stuhl semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Stuhl. Explore Stuhl related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Stuhl contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Tisch Sofa Bank Sitz Möbel Lehne Sitzfläche Esszimmer Büro Wohnzimmer

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