Noun
die Strebe
Pronunciation: /ˈʃtʁeːbə/
strut, brace
C2
rank #11,407
plural Streben
Meanings
Noun
- strut, brace
Example sentence
Eine hölzerne Strebe stützt das Dach.
A wooden strut supports the roof.
Word forms
singular
die Strebe
plural
die Streben
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Strebe
Accusativedie Strebe
Dativeder Strebe
Genitiveder Strebe
Plural
Nominativedie Streben
Accusativedie Streben
Dativeden Streben
Genitiveder Streben
Usage
- eine diagonale Strebe — A diagonal brace providing structural support.
- Strebe / Stütze — A bracing member versus a support more generally.
Eine zusätzliche Strebe machte das wackelige Gestell stabiler.
An additional brace made the wobbly frame more stable.