Anlegestelle

landing stage

noun AHN-lay-guh-shtel-uh Rare

Origin: from anlegen (to dock)

Also means

jetty

Usage Note

Anlegestelle is feminine and names the spot where a boat ties up to let passengers board. It derives from the verb anlegen used for mooring. Plural: Anlegestellen.

Examples

"Das Ausflugsschiff wartet an der Anlegestelle am Ufer."

Natural Translation

The excursion boat waits at the landing stage on the shore.

Literal Translation

The excursion-ship waits at the landing-stage at-the shore.

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