rung in German
rung in German is Sprosse, Leitersprosse, Querstab — rung means a horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
rung in German
Sprosse
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
Leitersprosse
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
Querstab
A crosspiece between legs of a chair.
What does "rung" mean?
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noun A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
"One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through."
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noun A level or position within a hierarchy or ranking.
"She climbed to the top rung of the company within five years."
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rung in a sentence
- One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through.
- He tightened the loose rung on the wooden chair.
- She climbed to the top rung of the company within five years.
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What is "rung" in German?
"rung" in German is Sprosse, Leitersprosse, Querstab. rung means: A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
How do you use "rung" in a sentence?
Example: "One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through." In German, "rung" is Sprosse, Leitersprosse, Querstab.
Are there other ways to say "rung" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "rung": Sprosse, Leitersprosse, Querstab.
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