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pile in German

pile in German is Haufen, Stapel, Halde — pile means a number of things heaped or stacked on top of each other.

pile in German

Haufen
noun
Stapel
noun
Halde
noun
Beige
noun
Flor
noun
Pfahl
noun
Pfahl
noun
A large stake, or piece of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth or sea-bed for the support of a building, a pier, or other superstructure, or to form a cofferdam, etc.
Keil
noun
(heraldiccharge) One of the ordinaries or subordinaries having the form of a wedge, usually placed palewise, with the broadest end uppermost.
anhäufen
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
aufstapeln
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
beigen
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
schichten
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
stapeln
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate

What does "pile" mean?

  1. noun A number of things heaped or stacked on top of each other.
    "A pile of autumn leaves was waiting for the children to jump in."
  2. noun Informally, a large amount, especially of money.
    "He earned a pile from the sale of his flat and bought a farm."
  3. noun A long beam or post driven deep into the ground to support a structure such as a building or pier.
    "The old wooden pier stands on piles that have rotted at the base."
  4. verb To heap things up, or to move as a group in a disorganised way.
    "After the match, the players piled on top of the goalscorer in joy."
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pile in a sentence

  • A pile of autumn leaves was waiting for the children to jump in.
  • Dirty laundry formed a pile at the foot of the bed.
  • He earned a pile from the sale of his flat and bought a farm.
  • They must have spent a pile on that kitchen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pile" in German?
"pile" in German is Haufen, Stapel, Halde. pile means: A number of things heaped or stacked on top of each other.
How do you use "pile" in a sentence?
Example: "A pile of autumn leaves was waiting for the children to jump in." In German, "pile" is Haufen, Stapel, Halde.
Are there other ways to say "pile" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "pile": Haufen, Stapel, Halde, Beige, Flor, Pfahl.
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