Rollstuhl
wheelchair
Meaning of Rollstuhl
ein Sitz mit Rädern für Menschen, die nicht gehen können
a chair with wheels used by a disabled person
Pronunciation
Rollstuhl with English translation
Rollstuhl usage examples
Sie sitzt im Rollstuhl.
She uses a wheelchair.
Der Rollstuhl ist sehr leicht.
The wheelchair is very light.
Rollstuhl synonyms
What's the difference between Rollstuhl, Rolli, Invalidenrollstuhl, Transportstuhl, Karren, Stuhl, Wagen, and Fahrstuhl
A colloquial, affectionate short form for a wheelchair, used in everyday speech.
An old-fashioned or outdated word; today it is often avoided because 'Invalid' sounds dated or inappropriate.
A special chair for transporting or moving a person; not always a self-propelled wheelchair, but often a transport aid.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means a cart or wagon; it does not normally fit a wheelchair and may sound rude or mocking.
A general word for a chair; by itself it does not mean a wheelchair, only a regular chair or part of a compound term.
Means 'cart,' 'wagon,' or 'vehicle' depending on context; it is not normally used for a wheelchair.
Usually means an elevator; it is sometimes an old word for a wheelchair, but in modern language it is almost always understood differently.
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Questions about this word
What does Rollstuhl mean?
a chair with wheels used by a disabled person
How do you pronounce Rollstuhl?
Rollstuhl is pronounced [ˈʁɔlˌʃtuːl].
How is Rollstuhl used in a sentence?
She uses a wheelchair. Translation: Sie sitzt im Rollstuhl.
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