NOUN
Pfette/ˈp͡fɛtə/purlin
Pfette is a German noun that means purlin. It is pronounced /ˈp͡fɛtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Pfetten".
Definitions
1.horizontal beam in a roof structure, usually supporting rafters(architecture/building)
a.main roof beam that supports the rafters in timber constructions
Die Pfette trägt das Gewicht der Sparren im Dachstuhl.—The purlin carries the weight of the rafters in the roof framework.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Pfette | die Pfetten |
| Genitive | der Pfette | der Pfetten |
| Dative | der Pfette | den Pfetten |
| Accusative | die Pfette | die Pfetten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Pfette" mean in English?
- "Pfette" means purlin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Pfette"?
- "Pfette" is pronounced /ˈp͡fɛtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Pfette" der, die, or das?
- "Pfette" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Pfette"?
- The plural of "Pfette" is "Pfetten".
- What part of speech is "Pfette"?
- "Pfette" is a noun in German.
