Fahrstuhl

Definition

“Fahrstuhl” is a German word that means elevator in English. In Germany, Fahrstuhls are common in buildings with multiple floors. The word Fahrstuhl comes from the verb “fahren” meaning to drive or to travel, and “stuhl” meaning chair. Fahrstuhl is often used interchangeably with the words “Lift” and “Aufzug”.

Synonyms

There are a few words in German that can be used as synonyms for Fahrstuhl. Some of them include:

• Aufzug: This is the most commonly used synonym for Fahrstuhl.

• Lift: This is a loanword from English and has the same meaning as Fahrstuhl.

• Personenaufzug: This means “personnel lift” and is used to refer to elevators that are meant for people rather than goods.

Opposites

There aren’t many words that can be considered opposites of Fahrstuhl. One word that could be considered an opposite is “Treppe” which means stairs in English.

Examples

Examples of how Fahrstuhl can be used in sentences:

• Der Fahrstuhl ist häufig defekt. (The elevator is frequently broken.)

• In diesem Gebäude gibt es keinen Fahrstuhl. (There is no elevator in this building.)

• Ich fahre immer mit dem Fahrstuhl, weil ich keine Lust habe, die Treppe zu benutzen. (I always take the elevator because I don’t feel like using the stairs.)\ Visit YouGlish.com