NOUN
Brüstung/ˈbʁʏstʊŋ/parapet; balustrade; railing
Brüstung is a German noun that means parapet, balustrade, or railing. It is pronounced /ˈbʁʏstʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Brüstungen".
Definitions
1.horizontal element forming a low protective wall or barrier, especially at the edge of balconies, roofs, staircases, or windowsills(architecture; construction)
a.parapet protecting a balcony or terrace
Die Kinder lehnten sich vorsichtig über die Brüstung des Balkons.—The children leaned carefully over the balcony parapet.
b.low wall beneath a window acting as a protective barrier
Die Katze saß auf der Brüstung und schaute auf die Straße hinunter.—The cat sat on the windowsill railing and looked down onto the street.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Brüstung | die Brüstungen |
| Genitive | der Brüstung | der Brüstungen |
| Dative | der Brüstung | den Brüstungen |
| Accusative | die Brüstung | die Brüstungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Brüstung" mean in English?
- "Brüstung" means parapet, balustrade, or railing. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Brüstung"?
- "Brüstung" is pronounced /ˈbʁʏstʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Brüstung" der, die, or das?
- "Brüstung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Brüstung"?
- The plural of "Brüstung" is "Brüstungen".
- What part of speech is "Brüstung"?
- "Brüstung" is a noun in German.
