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"Chair" in German: Stuhl
der Stuhl
Chair in German is der Stuhl. Ask Ist der Stuhl noch frei? in cafés. An armchair is der Sessel, not Stuhl.
In a café
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How to pronounce Stuhl
Say it
shtool
/ʃtuːl/
shtool. The st at the start sounds like sht. Long u as in "tool".
"Chair" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Stuhl | the chair Standard seat with a back. | Standard seat with a back. |
| die Stühle | the chairs Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| ein freier Stuhl | a free chair Available seat. | Available seat. |
| der Sessel | armchair Different word for an upholstered chair. | Different word for an upholstered chair. |
How to use Stuhl in real life
- 1In a café
Ist dieser Stuhl noch frei?
Is this chair still free?
Dieser Stuhl for a specific seat.
- 2Moving furniture
Stell den Stuhl bitte an den Tisch.
Please put the chair at the table.
Den Stuhl accusative.
- 3Counting seats
Wir brauchen noch zwei Stühle.
We still need two chairs.
Plural Stühle with ü.
Mistakes English speakers make with Stuhl
Incorrect: die Stuhl
Correct: der Stuhl
Stuhl is masculine.
Incorrect: zwei Stuhle
Correct: zwei Stühle
Plural needs umlaut: Stühle.
Good to know
In busy cafés, asking about a free Stuhl before sitting is polite. Office chairs may be Bürostuhl. Don't call a soft armchair a Stuhl—that's a Sessel.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting up for a meeting
ChatPal
Fehlt uns noch ein Stuhl?
Are we still missing a chair?
You
Ja. Hol den Stuhl aus dem Flur.
Yes. Get the chair from the hallway.
ChatPal
Dieser Stuhl wackelt ein bisschen.
This chair wobbles a bit.
You
Egal. Ein Stuhl reicht für heute.
Whatever. One chair is enough for today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chair" in German
What is the plural of Stuhl?
Die Stühle.
How do you say is this seat free?
Ist dieser Stuhl noch frei?
What is a Sessel?
An armchair, usually softer and bigger than a Stuhl.
What gender is Stuhl?
Masculine: der Stuhl.
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