Stuhl
chair
A masculine noun (der Stuhl). Plural: Stühle (with Umlaut). A basic furniture word. 'Stuhl' also has a medical meaning (stool), so context matters.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Stuhl | die Stuhle | /ʃtuːl/ |
Example Sentences
Bitte nehmen Sie Platz auf dem Stuhl.
Please have a seat on the chair.
Der Stuhl steht neben dem Tisch.
The chair is next to the table.
Wir brauchen noch zwei Stühle.
We need two more chairs.
Compound Words
Rollstuhl (der) — wheelchair
Hochstuhl (der) — high chair
Common Mistakes
Wrong plural: 'die Stuhle'
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