English–German

“scaffolding” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈʁʏst/

Example

Auf der Baustelle stehen Gerüste.

Scaffolding is in place at the construction site.

Illustration for Gerüst (scaffolding)

How to say “scaffolding” in German

“Scaffolding” in German is Gerüst.

A removable supporting skeleton gives people access to a high place and can also suggest the basic structure of an idea.

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

Example sentences with Gerüst

Die Arbeiter bauen ein Gerüst auf, bevor sie die Fassade streichen.

The workers put up scaffolding before painting the facade.

Tips for using Gerüst

  • In auf dem Gerüst, auf takes the dative for a stationary location; movement onto it uses auf das Gerüst.

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