das Treppenhaus
Translation
staircase, stairwell
Examples
Das Echo im Treppenhaus ist laut.
The echo in the stairwell is loud.
Wir müssen das Treppenhaus putzen.
We have to clean the staircase.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((in sth.)) to be in the stairwell The echo is in the stairwell.
to clean ((sth.)) to clean the staircase We have to clean the staircase.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Stiegenhaus; Similar: der Flur, der Korridor
Etymology
From 'Treppe' (stairs) + 'Haus' (house). Literally the 'house for the stairs'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small 'Haus' (house) built just to contain the 'Treppe' (stairs). That's the stairwell.