der Granitquader
Translation
granite block, ashlar
Examples
Ein schwerer Granitquader blockierte den Weg.
A heavy granite block blocked the path.
Die Mauer wurde aus Granitquadern gebaut.
The wall was built from granite blocks.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Granitquader)) as a subject Ein schwerer Granitquader blockierte den Weg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steinblock (stone block), Felsblock (boulder)
Etymology
A compound of 'Granit' (granite) and 'Quader' (cuboid, block). Literally a 'granite block'.
Memory Tips
Think of a quarry ('Quader') where they cut granite ('Granit') into perfect blocks.