Naturstein

natural stone

noun NAH-toor-shtine Rare

Usage Note

Naturstein encompasses any unmanufactured stone — granite, sandstone, limestone, slate — used as a building and cladding material; it is prized for durability and aesthetics but requires knowledge of the stone's properties (porosity, frost resistance) for correct use.

Examples

"Die Außentreppe wurde aus regionalem Naturstein gefertigt."

Natural Translation

The exterior staircase was made from regional natural stone.

Literal Translation

The exterior-staircase was from regional natural-stone made.

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