von der Stange
Translation
off the rack, ready-made
Examples
Ich kaufe keine Anzüge von der Stange.
I don't buy suits off the rack.
Das ist keine Lösung von der Stange.
That is not a ready-made solution.
Grammar Patterns
used adjectivally: sth. off the rack Das ist keine Lösung von der Stange.
Similar Words
fertig gekauft (ready-made), konfektioniert (ready-to-wear); Antonym: maßgeschneidert (custom-made)
Etymology
Comes from 'von' (from) + 'der Stange' (the rod/rack). It literally means 'from the rack', as in clothes you buy directly from a store's clothing rack.
Memory Tips
Visualize buying a suit 'von der Stange'—directly 'from the rack'—instead of having it custom-tailored.