das Treppenhaus, ¨-er
stairwell
Ein Bereich in einem Gebäude, in dem mehrere Stufen und oft ein Geländer sind, damit man zwischen verschiedenen Stockwerken gehen kann.
The German word "Treppenhaus" is a compound noun made up of "Treppe" (stair) and "Haus" (house). It refers to a "staircase" or "stairwell" within a building, typically the area that connects different floors through a set of stairs.
Similar words in German include "Stiegenhaus" (staircase), which can be more commonly used in Austria, and "Aufgang" (entrance or ascent).
The difference lies in usage: "Treppenhaus" generally specifies the enclosed area surrounding the stairs in a building, whereas "Aufgang" can refer more broadly to an entryway or upward passage, and "Stiegenhaus" tends to have regional usage (more frequent in Austria than in Germany).
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Examples
Im Treppenhaus herrscht reges Treiben.noun
There is a lot of activity in the stairwell.
Das Treppenhaus wird gerade renoviert.noun
The stairwell is currently being renovated.
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