noun
der Schornstein, -e
chimney
Ein Rohr oder Aufbau auf dem Dach, durch den Rauch und Abgase aus einem Ofen oder Kamin nach draußen geleitet werden.
The German word "Schornstein" is a compound noun made of two parts:
- "Schorn": an old form related to "schürzen" (meaning to crave or blow) but not commonly used independently today.
- "Stein": meaning "stone".
Schornstein means "chimney" — a structure for venting smoke or gases from a fireplace or furnace.
Similar words include:
- "Kamin" (fireplace or chimney),
- "Rauchabzug" (smoke exhaust).
Difference:
- Schornstein specifically refers to the vertical structure (made traditionally of stone or brick) that channels smoke outside.
- Kamin can mean the entire fireplace setup or the chimney; it is broader and sometimes more domestic.
- Rauchabzug highlights the function of extracting smoke, often used technically.
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Examples
Der Rauch kommt aus dem Schornstein.noun
The smoke comes out of the chimney.
Muss der Schornstein regelmäßig gereinigt werden?noun
Does the chimney have to be cleaned regularly?
Auf dem Dach steht ein alter Schornstein.noun
An old chimney stands on the roof.
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