der Eichenbalken
Translation
oak beam
Examples
Das alte Haus hat massive Eichenbalken.
The old house has massive oak beams.
Grammar Patterns
((the oak beam)) the oak beam The old house has massive oak beams.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eichenholz (oak wood); Other materials: Stahlträger (steel girder)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Eiche' (oak) and 'Balken' (beam).
Memory Tips
Break the word into its two parts: 'Eichen' (oak) + 'balken' (beam). It literally means 'oak beam'.