Schiffsanlegestelle

boat landing stage, ship berth

noun SHIFS-an-le-ge-shtel-e Rare

Usage Note

Schiffsanlegestelle is where a boat or ship docks to let passengers board or disembark. Common on German rivers (Rhine, Moselle, Elbe) and lakes. Shorter synonym: Anlegestelle.

Examples

"Die Schiffsanlegestelle liegt direkt am Marktplatz."

Natural Translation

The boat landing stage is right next to the market square.

Literal Translation

The ship-landing-place lies directly at-the market-square.

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