Fensterrahmen

window frame

noun FEN-ster-rah-men Rare

Usage Note

Fensterrahmen is the fixed frame surrounding a window opening into which the opening sash (Fensterflügel) is hung; frames are made of PVC, aluminium, or timber and determine the thermal performance of the whole unit.

Examples

"Die alten Holzfensterrahmen wurden gegen moderne Kunststoffrahmen ausgetauscht."

Natural Translation

The old wooden window frames were replaced with modern plastic frames.

Literal Translation

The old wood-window-frames were against modern plastic-frames exchanged.

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