der Stadl
Translation
barn, shed, stable
Examples
Das Heu wird im Stadl gelagert.
The hay is stored in the barn.
Der alte Stadl steht neben dem Bauernhof.
The old barn stands next to the farmhouse.
Grammar Patterns
der Stadl ((noun, masculine)) barn, shed The farmer goes into the barn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Scheune (standard German), Schuppen
Etymology
From Old High German 'stadal', meaning 'a standing place, location', related to 'stehen' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stable' or a 'stead' (as in homestead). 'Stadl' is a rustic barn, common in Southern Germany and Austria.