Also means
drywall
Usage Note
Gipskarton (often shortened to GK) is the standard interior board for dry-lining walls and ceilings; the brand name Rigips is so widespread it is often used generically, similar to 'Hoover' for vacuum cleaner.
Examples
"Die Küchenwand wurde mit Gipskartonplatten verkleidet, bevor die Fliesen gesetzt wurden."
Natural Translation
The kitchen wall was lined with plasterboard before the tiles were set.
Literal Translation
The kitchen-wall was with plasterboard-panels clad before the tiles set were.
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