Noun
der Pfeiler
Pronunciation: /ˈpfaɪ̯lɐ/
pillar
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plural Pfeiler
Meanings
Noun
- pillar
Example sentence
Diese Pfeiler tragen die Bühne.
These pillars support the stage.
Word forms
singular
der Pfeiler
plural
die Pfeiler
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Pfeiler
Accusativeden Pfeiler
Dativedem Pfeiler
Genitivedes Pfeilers
Plural
Nominativedie Pfeiler
Accusativedie Pfeiler
Dativeden Pfeilern
Genitiveder Pfeiler
Usage
- die Pfeiler einer Brücke — the pillars or piers supporting a bridge
- ein wichtiger Pfeiler — figuratively, an important pillar or supporting element of an organisation
Die Brücke ruht auf vier massiven Pfeilern.
The bridge rests on four massive pillars.