English–German

“fence” in German

German

Alsofechten

Pronunciation

IPA/tsaʊ̯n/

Example

Der Zaun ist aus Holz.

The fence is made of wood.

Illustration for Zaun (fence)

How to say “fence” in German

“Fence” in German is Zaun.

A line of wooden, metal, or wire elements that keeps a space visibly bounded while remaining distinct from a wall.

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

Example sentences with Zaun

Wir müssen den Zaun reparieren.

We have to repair the fence.

Tips for using Zaun

  • The common dative phrase am Zaun means 'at the fence', while an den Zaun means 'to the fence' after movement toward it.

Other German words for “fence”

Ich fechte jeden Samstag im Verein.

I fence at the club every Saturday.

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