English–German
“threshold” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃvɛlə/
Example
Wir treten über die Schwelle ins Haus.
We step over the threshold into the house.
How to say “threshold” in German
“Threshold” in German is Schwelle.
A narrow raised strip under a doorway marks the boundary between outside and inside and must be crossed to enter.
Example sentences with Schwelle
Der Ton blieb unterhalb der Schwelle menschlicher Wahrnehmung.
The sound remained below the threshold of human perception.
Tips for using Schwelle
- Schwelle is feminine, with the plural Schwellen, and the phrase an der Schwelle zu also marks the beginning of an abstract stage or change.