NOUN

Fachwerk/ˈfaxˌvɛʁk/half-timbering; timber framework; timber framing

Fachwerk is a German noun that means half-timbering, timber framework, or timber framing. It is pronounced /ˈfaxˌvɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Fachwerke".

Definitions

1.half-timbered or timber framework construction, especially in walls or buildings(architecture/building)

a.wood structure in which the load-bearing elements are timber, with spaces filled by other materials

Viele alte Häuser in Deutschland sind als Fachwerkhäuser gebaut.Many old houses in Germany are built as half-timbered houses.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Fachwerkdie Fachwerke
Genitivedes Fachwerkesder Fachwerke
Dativedem Fachwerkden Fachwerken
Accusativedas Fachwerkdie Fachwerke

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fachwerk" mean in English?
"Fachwerk" means half-timbering, timber framework, or timber framing. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fachwerk"?
"Fachwerk" is pronounced /ˈfaxˌvɛʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fachwerk" der, die, or das?
"Fachwerk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Fachwerk"?
The plural of "Fachwerk" is "Fachwerke".
What part of speech is "Fachwerk"?
"Fachwerk" is a noun in German.

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