Usage Note
Geländer denotes the protective railing along a staircase, balcony, or bridge. The closely related Handlauf is specifically the graspable rail you hold, while Geländer includes the full fence-like barrier.
Examples
"Das Geländer der Treppe muss fest verankert sein, damit es sicher ist."
Natural Translation
The staircase railing must be firmly anchored to be safe.
Literal Translation
The railing of the staircase must firmly anchored be, so that it safe is.
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