der Stützbalke
Translation
support beam, joist, girder
Examples
Der Stützbalke trägt das Gewicht der Decke.
The support beam carries the weight of the ceiling.
Ein alter Stützbalke musste ersetzt werden.
An old support beam had to be replaced.
Grammar Patterns
〈as subject〉 nominative Der Stützbalke carries the roof.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Träger (girder), Pfeiler (pillar)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'stützen' (to support) and 'Balken' (beam).
Memory Tips
Literally 'support-beam'. Visualize a large wooden beam supporting the roof of a house.