Kellertreppe

cellar stairs

noun KEL-er-trep-eh Rare

Also means

basement staircase

Usage Note

Kellertreppe refers to the staircase leading down to a cellar or basement; in many older German houses it is steep and narrow, making furniture removal a challenge.

Examples

"Die Kellertreppe ist steil und sollte mit einem Handlauf gesichert werden."

Natural Translation

The cellar stairs are steep and should be secured with a handrail.

Literal Translation

The cellar-stairs are steep and should with a handrail secured become.

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