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“wheelchair” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɔlʃtuːl/

Example

Er sitzt im Rollstuhl und liest die Zeitung.

He is sitting in a wheelchair and reading the newspaper.

Illustration for Rollstuhl (wheelchair)

How to say “wheelchair” in German

“Wheelchair” in German is Rollstuhl.

A chair with large wheels that carries a seated person across the ground.

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

Example sentences with Rollstuhl

Der Rollstuhl lässt sich leicht zusammenklappen.

The wheelchair can be folded up easily.

Tips for using Rollstuhl

  • Rollstuhl is masculine, with the plural Rollstühle; the phrase im Rollstuhl uses the dative after in for a location.

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