German - English (British) translations for "Aufzug"
"Aufzug" German translation
Translation
lift
Definition
"Aufzug"
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masc
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: elevator
Der Aufzug ist kaputt.
The elevator is broken.
Meaning: lift
Ich nehme den Aufzug in den dritten Stock.
I take the lift to the third floor.
Meaning: hoist
Mit dem Aufzug können schwere Lasten gehoben werden.
The hoist can lift heavy loads.
Meaning: promotion
Er hat eine Beförderung zum Aufzug bekommen.
He got a promotion to manager.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der Aufzug fährt nach oben.
The elevator goes up.
A1: Ich nehme den Aufzug in den dritten Stock.
I take the elevator to the third floor.
A1: Der Aufzug ist kaputt.
The elevator is broken.
B1: Der Aufzug wird regelmäßig gewartet.
The elevator is regularly maintained.
B1: Gestern bin ich mit dem Aufzug stecken geblieben.
Yesterday, I got stuck in the elevator.
B2: Wenn du den Knopf drückst, öffnet sich der Aufzug automatisch.
If you press the button, the elevator opens automatically.
B2: Die Reparatur des Aufzugs hat länger gedauert als erwartet.
The repair of the elevator took longer than expected.
C1: Der Aufzug ist mit modernster Technologie ausgestattet und verfügt über einen Notfallknopf.
The elevator is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has an emergency button.
C1: In dem Hochhaus gibt es mehrere Aufzüge, um den Personenverkehr effizient zu bewältigen.
There are several elevators in the high-rise building to efficiently handle the passenger traffic.
C2: Der Aufzug wurde aufgrund eines technischen Defekts außer Betrieb genommen.
The elevator was taken out of service due to a technical defect.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun "Aufzug" refers to an elevator in English. It is a mechanical device used for vertical transportation of people or goods between different floors or levels of a building. Elevators are commonly found in high-rise buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and other structures where the use of stairs may be impractical or inconvenient.
In Germany, as in many other countries, elevators are an essential part of modern infrastructure. They provide convenient and efficient means of transportation within buildings, especially for individuals with mobility issues or heavy loads. Elevators are designed with various safety features to ensure the well-being of passengers, such as emergency buttons, sensors, and backup power systems.
The word "Aufzug" can also be used metaphorically to refer to a process or event that involves upward movement or progress. For example, it can be used to describe the rise of someone's career or the advancement of a project. In this sense, "Aufzug" signifies positive development and improvement.