Der Stuhl
Example: Der Stuhl im Wohnzimmer ist aus hellem Holz gefertigt.
Definition
"Der Stuhl" refers to a piece of furniture designed for a single person to sit on, typically having four legs and a backrest. It is commonly used in homes, offices, and various settings for comfortable seating, such as the chair in the living room made of light wood.
Etymology
The word "der Stuhl" originates from Old High German 'stuol', which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*stōlaz'. It is related to the English word 'stool'. Did you know that originally, stools often lacked backs, but the term evolved to include chairs with backrests over time?
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"Der Stuhl" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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