Schornstein

chimney

noun SHORN-shtine Rare

Usage Note

Schornstein is the chimney that vents smoke; in southern Germany and Austria Kamin or Schlot are common alternatives. The chimney sweep is the well-known Schornsteinfeger.

Examples

"Aus dem Schornstein steigt dünner Rauch auf."

Natural Translation

Thin smoke is rising from the chimney.

Literal Translation

Out-of the chimney rises thin smoke up.

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