English–German

“rod” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaŋə/

Example

Die Stangen sind schwer.

The rods are heavy.

Illustration for Stange (rod)

How to say “rod” in German

“Rod” in German is Stange.

A straight length of wood, metal, or plastic used as a support, pole, rail, or holder.

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

Example sentences with Stange

Sie maß die Stange mit dem Maßband.

Using a tape measure, she measured the rod.

Tips for using Stange

  • German often specifies the object in a compound such as Fahnenstange for a flagpole or Gardinenstange for a curtain rod.

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