English–German

“beam” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbalkən/

Example

Die Balken sind aus Stahl.

The beams are made of steel.

Illustration for Balken (beam)

How to say “beam” in German

“Beam” in German is Balken.

A long rigid member spanning a gap, from a roof timber to a steel girder.

Full entry for Balken: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Balken

Der alte Stahlbalken ist sichtbar korrodiert.

The old steel beam is visibly corroded.

Tips for using Balken

  • Balken is masculine, and its plural is also Balken, as in der Balken and die Balken.

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