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pedestal in German

pedestal in German is Sockel, Piedestal, Basis — pedestal means the base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.

pedestal in German

Sockel
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
Piedestal
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
Basis
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
Podest
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
Auflagebock
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
Auflager
noun
(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

What does "pedestal" mean?

  1. noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
    "The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard."
  2. noun A position of great honor or admiration.
    "Fans put the singer on a pedestal after her first big hit."
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pedestal in a sentence

  • The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard.
  • Fans put the singer on a pedestal after her first big hit.

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What is "pedestal" in German?

"pedestal" in German is Sockel, Piedestal, Basis. pedestal means: The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.

How do you use "pedestal" in a sentence?

Example: "The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard." In German, "pedestal" is Sockel, Piedestal, Basis.

Are there other ways to say "pedestal" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pedestal": Sockel, Piedestal, Basis, Podest, Auflagebock, Auflager.

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