German word

Fenster

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛnstɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounwindow

Example

Die Fenster im Wohnzimmer sind groß.

The living room windows are large.

Illustration for Fenster (window)

More examples

Vom Fenster aus sieht man den Garten.

From the window, you can see the garden.

Core concept

A framed opening in a wall admits light and outside views, while a movable section can also admit air.

Common phrases

  • am Fenster stehen

    stand by the window

  • vom Fenster aus sehen

    see from the window

  • das Fenster schließen

    close the window

Similar words

Tür: A closable entrance in a building or room through which people pass.
Scheibe: A smooth, flat glass panel inserted into a window or door.
Glas: A fragile material that may be transparent or translucent and is used for cups and windows.
Vorhang: A cloth covering placed in front of a window to screen light and views.

Definition in German

Eine meist verglaste Wandöffnung mit Rahmen, die Innenraum und Außen durch Licht und Sicht verbindet und oft geöffnet werden kann.

Word origin

Fenster comes through Old High German fenstar and Middle High German venster from Latin fenestra, with its form reshaped in German over time.

Usage tips

  • Fenster is neuter, so the articles are das Fenster and ein Fenster; its plural is also Fenster.

Related words

  • Fensterscheibewindowpanenoun
  • Fensterblickview from the windownoun

Word lists with this word