der Stuhl
Translation
chair
Examples
Dieser Stuhl ist aus Holz.
This chair is made of wood.
Setz dich bitte auf den Stuhl.
Please sit on the chair.
Wir brauchen noch einen Stuhl für den Gast.
We need another chair for the guest.
Grammar Patterns
to sit ((on a chair)) to sit on a chair
to offer ((sb.)) ((a chair)) to offer sb. a chair
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sessel (armchair), Hocker (stool)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stuol', related to English 'stool'. Both derive from a root meaning 'to stand'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'stool'. Imagine a fancy German 'stool' that is actually a chair.