Ständerwand

stud wall

noun SHTEN-der-vant Rare

Also means

metal stud partition

Usage Note

Ständerwand is a lightweight internal partition of metal or timber studs sheathed with plasterboard; insulation and services can be run in the cavity, making it highly flexible for modern interiors.

Examples

"Das Büro wurde mit einer Ständerwand in zwei Arbeitsbereiche unterteilt."

Natural Translation

The office was divided into two work areas with a stud wall.

Literal Translation

The office was with a stud-wall into two work-areas divided.

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