Trennwand

partition wall

noun TREN-vant Rare

Also means

dividing wall

Usage Note

Trennwand is a non-load-bearing interior wall that divides space; it can be removed or repositioned without structural calculation, unlike a tragende Wand (load-bearing wall) which requires engineering approval.

Examples

"Die Trennwand zwischen Wohn- und Esszimmer wurde herausgenommen, um einen offenen Grundriss zu schaffen."

Natural Translation

The partition wall between the living and dining room was removed to create an open floor plan.

Literal Translation

The partition-wall between living- and dining-room was removed to an open floor-plan to-create.

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