der Rohrstock
Translation
cane, rattan cane
Examples
Früher wurden Schüler mit dem Rohrstock bestraft.
In the past, pupils were punished with the cane.
Der alte Mann stützte sich auf seinen Rohrstock.
The old man leaned on his cane.
Grammar Patterns
to punish ((sb.)) with the cane ((j-n)) mit dem Rohrstock bestrafen In the past, pupils were punished with the cane.
to lean on a cane sich ((auf+4)) einen Rohrstock stützen The old man leaned on his cane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gerte (switch), Stock (stick)
Etymology
From 'Rohr' (reed, cane) and 'Stock' (stick). Literally a 'cane stick'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Stock' (stick) made from 'Rohr' (cane/rattan), used either for punishment or as a walking aid.