der Aufsteller
Translation
display stand, stand-up display, pick-me-up
Examples
Der Werbe-Aufsteller steht vor dem Laden.
The advertising display stand is in front of the shop.
Dein Anruf war ein echter Aufsteller.
Your call was a real pick-me-up.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a display stand)) / ((a pick-me-up)) The gift was a real pick-me-up.
Similar Words
Stand, display; (mood) pick-me-up, cheer-up
Etymology
From the verb 'aufstellen' (to set up, to erect). Composed of 'auf-' (up) and 'stellen' (to place), with the '-er' suffix for a thing.
Memory Tips
Connect the two meanings: something that is physically 'set up' (a display stand) and something that emotionally 'sets you up' (a pick-me-up).