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Lehnstuhl

reclining chair

noun LAYN-shtool Rare

Also means

easy chair

Usage Note

Lehnstuhl is an upholstered chair with a reclined backrest and armrests. More traditional in design than a Sessel and often associated with older, classic furniture styles.

Examples

"Der Großvater saß jeden Abend in seinem alten Lehnstuhl am Fenster."

Natural Translation

The grandfather sat every evening in his old easy chair by the window.

Literal Translation

The grandfather sat every evening in his old easy-chair at the window.

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