Usage Note
Schrägdach is the umbrella term for any roof with a slope — including Satteldach (gabled), Walmdach (hipped), and Pultdach (mono-pitch) — as opposed to a flat roof (Flachdach); it is the dominant roof type in German residential construction.
Examples
"Das Schrägdach sorgt für eine gute Entwässerung und schützt vor Schneelast."
Natural Translation
The pitched roof ensures good drainage and protects against snow load.
Literal Translation
The pitched-roof ensures for good drainage and protects against snow-load.
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