Example: Das Gerüst wurde sicher um das Gebäude aufgebaut.
Definition
"Das Gerüst" refers to a temporary structure or framework used in construction or technical work to support workers and materials safely around a building or object. For example, "Das Gerüst wurde sicher um das Gebäude aufgebaut" means the scaffold was securely erected around the building.
Translations
scaffold
el andamio
het steiger
l'andami
l'échafaudage
Etymology
The word "das Gerüst" comes from the German verb "rüsten," meaning to equip or arm, combined with the prefix "ge-" which forms nouns indicating a collective or result. Originally, it referred to equipment or gear, evolving to mean a structural framework in construction. Did you know? Its root relates to preparing or setting up, fitting for a scaffold's purpose.
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"Das Gerüst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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scaffold