das Treppengeländer
Translation
banister, handrail, stair railing
Examples
Er hielt sich am Treppengeländer fest.
He held on to the banister.
Das Treppengeländer ist aus Holz gefertigt.
The banister is made of wood.
Grammar Patterns
to hold on ((to sth.)) to hold on to the banister He held on to the banister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Handlauf, die Brüstung
Etymology
From 'Treppe' (stairs) + 'Geländer' (railing). Literally 'stairs railing'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Treppe' for stairs and 'Geländer' for the railing. It's a very descriptive compound noun.