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Erker

bay window, oriel

noun ER-ker Rare
Home & Lifestyle Rooms

Also means

alcove projection

Usage Note

Erker denotes a windowed projection from the façade of a building that creates additional floor space inside. Common in German Gründerzeit and Art Nouveau buildings; rooms featuring one are called Erkerzimmer.

Examples

"Im Erker steht ein bequemer Lesesessel mit Blick auf die Straße."

Natural Translation

In the bay window there is a comfortable reading chair with a view of the street.

Literal Translation

In the bay-window stands a comfortable reading-chair with view onto the street.

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