Tischläufer

table runner

noun TISH-loi-fer Rare

Usage Note

Tischläufer is a narrow decorative cloth running down the centre of a table. Often used for festive occasions, leaving the sides of the table uncovered unlike a full Tischdecke.

Examples

"Zum Herbstfest legte sie einen orangefarbenen Tischläufer auf den Esstisch."

Natural Translation

For the autumn celebration she placed an orange table runner on the dining table.

Literal Translation

For the autumn-festival she laid an orange-coloured table-runner on the dining-table.

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