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louver in German

louver in German is Luftschlitz, Lüftungsgitter, Lüftungsschlitz — louver means a set of sloping, overlapping slats that let air and light through while keeping out rain.

louver in German

Luftschlitz
noun
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light. [from 14th c.]
Lüftungsgitter
noun
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light. [from 14th c.]
Luftschlitz
noun
(chiefly, _, in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc. [from 16th c.]
Luftschlitz
noun
Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.
Lüftungsschlitz
noun
Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

What does "louver" mean?

  1. noun A set of sloping, overlapping slats that let air and light through while keeping out rain.
    "Sunlight filtered through the louvers on the shutters."
  2. noun A set of narrow slits, such as those in a car bonnet, that allow air to pass through for ventilation.
    "Heat escaped through the louvers cut into the bonnet."
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louver in a sentence

  • Sunlight filtered through the louvers on the shutters.
  • They fitted louvers over the vent to stop birds getting in.
  • Heat escaped through the louvers cut into the bonnet.
  • The mechanic checked that the engine louvers weren't blocked with dirt.

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What is "louver" in German?
"louver" in German is Luftschlitz, Lüftungsgitter, Lüftungsschlitz. louver means: A set of sloping, overlapping slats that let air and light through while keeping out rain.
How do you use "louver" in a sentence?
Example: "Sunlight filtered through the louvers on the shutters." In German, "louver" is Luftschlitz, Lüftungsgitter, Lüftungsschlitz.
Are there other ways to say "louver" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "louver": Luftschlitz, Lüftungsgitter, Lüftungsschlitz.
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