Vorhangstange

curtain rod

noun for-HANG-shtan-ge Rare

Usage Note

Vorhangstange is the horizontal rod mounted above a window from which curtains hang on rings or hooks. Comes in metal, wood, or plastic; the style of the finial at each end is a common decorative choice.

Examples

"Die neue Vorhangstange war aus gebürstetem Messing und passte gut zur Einrichtung."

Natural Translation

The new curtain rod was made of brushed brass and matched the interior well.

Literal Translation

The new curtain-rod was from brushed brass and matched well to the furnishing.

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