die Säule
Translation
column, pillar, post, queue
Examples
Die alte Brücke wird von Säulen getragen.
The old bridge is supported by columns.
Eine Säule aus Rauch stieg in den Himmel.
A column of smoke rose into the sky.
Er ist eine tragende Säule der Gemeinschaft.
He is a pillar of the community.
Grammar Patterns
a column/pillar ((of sth.)) a column/pillar of sth. A column of smoke rose from the chimney.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfeiler (pier), Stütze (support)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sūl', meaning 'column' or 'post'. Related to the English word 'sill'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the beautiful columns ('Säulen') of a Greek temple to remember the word.