NOUN

Sparren/ˈʃpaʁən/rafter

Sparren is a German noun that means rafter. It is pronounced /ˈʃpaʁən/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sparren".

Definitions

1.long, sloping beam supporting a roof(construction)

a.one of a set of parallel beams sloping from ridge to eave forming the framework of a roof

Die Sparren werden zuerst auf das Dach gesetzt.The rafters are placed first on the roof.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sparrendie Sparren
Genitivedes Sparrensder Sparren
Dativedem Sparrenden Sparren
Accusativeden Sparrendie Sparren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sparren" mean in English?
"Sparren" means rafter. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sparren"?
"Sparren" is pronounced /ˈʃpaʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sparren" der, die, or das?
"Sparren" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Sparren"?
The plural of "Sparren" is "Sparren".
What part of speech is "Sparren"?
"Sparren" is a noun in German.

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