die Drehleiter
Translation
turntable ladder, aerial ladder
Examples
Die Feuerwehr benutzt eine Drehleiter.
The fire department uses a turntable ladder.
Die Drehleiter erreichte das oberste Stockwerk.
The turntable ladder reached the top floor.
Grammar Patterns
((the turntable ladder)) ((as subject/object)) the turntable ladder Die Feuerwehr fuhr die Drehleiter aus.
Similar Words
die Feuerwehrleiter (fire ladder)
Etymology
From 'drehen' (to turn/rotate) and 'Leiter' (ladder). Literally a 'turning ladder'.
Memory Tips
Picture a ladder on a fire truck that can 'turn' (drehen) around.