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noun

das Laufband, ¨-er

treadmill

Definition & meaning

Laufband has two main meanings:

  1. Treadmill: Exercise equipment with a moving belt that lets someone walk or run in place.
  2. Conveyor belt: A moving belt that transports goods, for example in a factory or at an airport.

It can also refer to a news ticker: a strip of text that continually moves across a screen, such as on television.

Grammar & word origin

Laufband is a neuter noun: das Laufband. Its plural is die Laufbänder.

It is a compound of laufen (“to run” or “to move”) and das Band (“belt” or “strip”). The parts describe either a belt used for running or a belt that moves continuously.

Synonyms & antonyms

There is no single synonym that works for every meaning:

  • For the exercise machine: das Laufgerät is a broader term for a running or walking exercise machine.
  • For a conveyor belt: das Förderband [?](vocabuo://word/Förderband] emphasizes transporting materials or goods.
  • For a screen ticker: der Nachrichtenticker specifically refers to a scrolling stream of news.

There is no direct antonym. The appropriate contrast depends on the meaning.

Common phrases & collocations

  • auf dem Laufband laufen — to run on a treadmill
  • ein Laufband im Fitnessstudio — a treadmill at the gym
  • ein Förderband bedienen — to operate a conveyor belt
  • ein Laufband am unteren Bildschirmrand — a ticker at the bottom of the screen

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Examples

Das Laufband im Fitnessstudio ist neu.noun

The treadmill in the gym is new.

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