The idea
In this set, “die Rampe” (ramp), “die Schwelle” (threshold), “der Aufzug” (lift), “der Handlauf” (handrail), “die Durchgangsbreite” (clear passage width), “der Höhenunterschied” (difference in height) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Rampe | die Rampen | ramp |
| die Schwelle | die Schwellen | threshold |
| der Aufzug | die Aufzüge | lift |
| der Handlauf | die Handläufe | handrail |
| die Durchgangsbreite | die Durchgangsbreiten | clear passage width |
| der Höhenunterschied | die Höhenunterschiede | difference in height |
Examples
- Die Rampe beginnt rechts neben dem Haupteingang.The ramp starts to the right of the main entrance.
- An der inneren Tür ist eine kleine Schwelle.There is a small threshold at the inner door.
- Der Aufzug fährt laut Beschriftung bis zur dritten Etage.According to its label, the lift goes to the third floor.
- Der Handlauf endet vor der nächsten Tür.The handrail ends before the next door.
- Können Sie mir die genaue Durchgangsbreite nennen?Can you tell me the exact clear passage width?
- Der Höhenunterschied ist auf dem Lageplan nicht erkennbar.The difference in height is not visible on the site plan.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Rampe” and “die Schwelle” as interchangeable labels: here they mean ramp and threshold. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „ramp“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Rampe
die Rampe means ramp in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Schwelle“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Schwellen
die Schwellen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: Can you tell me the exact clear passage width?
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Können Sie mir die genaue Durchgangsbreite nennen?
Können Sie mir die genaue Durchgangsbreite nennen? — Can you tell me the exact clear passage width? This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „ramp“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Schwelle“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: Can you tell me the exact clear passage width?
Können Sie mir die genaue Durchgangsbreite nennen?
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Describe one real situation with describing a step-free route in three German sentences, using “die Rampe”, “die Schwelle” and “der Aufzug” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Rampen”).