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vault in German

vault in German is Gewölbe, Gewölbebogen, Tresorraum — vault means a strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

vault in German

Gewölbe
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Gewölbebogen
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Tresorraum
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Stahlkammer
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Tresor
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Wölbung
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Sprung
noun
An act of vaulting, formerly (chiefly) by deer; a leap or jump.
Bogendach
noun
Any arched ceiling or roof.
Deckengewölbe
noun
Any arched ceiling or roof.
Tonnendach
noun
Any arched ceiling or roof.
Gewölbe
noun
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
Wölbung
noun
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
Bock
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
Pferd
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
Sprung
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
Sprungpferd
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
Sprungtisch
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
Gewölbekeller
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
Kellergewölbe
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
Grabgewölbe
noun
Any burial chamber, particularly those underground.
Gruft
noun
Any burial chamber, particularly those underground.
Tresorraum
noun
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
Stahlkammer
noun
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
Tresor
noun
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
Bock
noun
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
Pferd
noun
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
Sprung
noun
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
Sprungpferd
noun
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
Sprungtisch
noun
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
Schließfach
noun
(computing) An encrypted digital archive.
Sprung
noun
wölben
verb
(transitive) To build as, or cover with a vault.
überwölben
verb
(transitive) To build as, or cover with a vault.
springen
verb
(ambitransitive) To jump or leap over with a hand and/or foot on the item for support.

What does "vault" mean?

  1. noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.
    "The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash."
  2. noun An arched ceiling or roof, or an underground chamber shaped like one, including burial chambers.
    "The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews."
  3. verb To jump or leap over something in one motion, usually with a hand or pole for support.
    "The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form."
  4. verb To store something securely, as if in a vault.
    "The studio vaulted the unreleased film for decades."

vault in a sentence

  • The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash.
  • She kept her jewelry locked in a fireproof vault at home.
  • The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews.
  • The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "vault" in German?

"vault" in German is Gewölbe, Gewölbebogen, Tresorraum. vault means: A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

How do you use "vault" in a sentence?

Example: "The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash." In German, "vault" is Gewölbe, Gewölbebogen, Tresorraum.

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

Yes — German has 22 translations listed for "vault": Gewölbe, Gewölbebogen, Tresorraum, Stahlkammer, Tresor, Wölbung.

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