English–German
“chair” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtuːl/
Example
Die Stühle sind alle besetzt.
All the chairs are taken.
How to say “chair” in German
“Chair” in German is Stuhl.
A movable seat that ranges from a back-supported chair to a simple backless stool.
Example sentences with Stuhl
Er bot ihm den Stuhl an.
He offered him the chair.
Tips for using Stuhl
- Sessel usually means an armchair, while Hocker usually means a backless stool; Stuhl is the broader everyday term.
Other German words for “chair”
Die Obmänner des Ausschusses begrüßten alle Anwesenden.
The committee chairs welcomed everyone present.
Er übernimmt den Vorsitz im Ausschuss.
He takes over as chair of the committee.
Die Vorsitzende eröffnete die Sitzung pünktlich.
The chair opened the meeting on time.