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Säulen
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German
German
pil·lar [ˈpɪləʳ, Am -ɚ] N
1. pillar (column):
pillar
Pfeiler m <-s, ->
pillar
Säule f <-, -n>
pillar of flame
Flammensäule f
pillar of smoke
Rauchsäule f <-, -n>
2. pillar fig (mainstay):
pillar
Stütze f <-, -n>
Phrases:
from pillar to post
hin und her
to go from pillar to post
von Pontius zu Pilatus gehen
ˈpil·lar box N Brit
pillar box
Briefkasten m <-s, -kästen>
German
German
English
English
Säule
pillar
die Säulen des Herkules
the Pillars of Hercules
Säule
pillar
die Säulen der Gesellschaft
the pillars [or backbone] of society
Pfeiler
pillar
Litfaßsäule
advertising pillar [or Brit a. column]
Betonpfeiler
concrete pillar
Stützpfeiler
supporting pillar
Eckpfeiler
corner pillar
Feuersäule
pillar of fire
Grundpfeiler
supporting pillar
English
English
German
German
income pillar N INV-FIN
income pillar
Ertragssäule f
German
German
English
English
Ertragssäule
income pillar
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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)
from pillar to post
hin und her
to go from pillar to post
von Pontius zu Pilatus gehen
her view was obstructed by a pillar
eine Säule nahm ihr die Sicht
to be a tower [or pillar] of strength
wie ein Fels in der Brandung stehen
die Säulen der Gesellschaft
the pillars [or backbone] of society
die Säule fiel um und erschlug ihn
the pillar fell down and killed him
Rufsäule
special pillar-mounted telephone for certain services
von Pontius zu Pilatus laufen inf
to run from pillar to post
nur wenige Pfeiler halten die alte Brücke
just a few pillars support the old bridge
der Wagen war voll gegen den Pfeiler geprallt
the car ran smack into the pillar
Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)
The surrounding sea is obstructed by pack ice even in the summer.
en.wikipedia.org
This is the first match in which a batsman was given out for obstructing the field.
en.wikipedia.org
The mirror only obstructs half the field (either left or right) and permits the objective to be seen on the other.
en.wikipedia.org
Cameras can view areas which would otherwise be obstructed.
en.wikipedia.org
Villages that obstructed the view were removed, although by the early 19th century it had become common to provide replacement villages.
en.wikipedia.org
Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)
[...]
Efficient use of resources is also a pillar of the Green Economy Initiative promoted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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www.giz.de
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Das vom Umweltprogramm der Vereinten Nationen (UNEP) propagierte Leitbild der Green Economy hat im Konzept der Ressourceneffizienz einen ihrer wichtigsten Pfeiler.
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www.giz.de
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2002 Excavation of the old Salvador Hospital, Santiago, that attempts to recuperate an abandoned interior patio by reincorporating it into the original structure of the building, and connects floors, baseboards, foundations, pillars, and pipes through underground tunnels with the outside of the building.
universes-in-universe.org
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2002 Ausgrabung im ehemaligen Krankenhaus Salvador in Santago, bei der versucht wird, den verlassenen Innenhof zu reaktivieren, indem er in die ursprüngliche Struktur des Gebäudes eingefügt wird und wie ein unterirdischer Gang Etagen, Sockel, Fundamente, Pfeiler und Leitungsrohre mit dem Außenraum verbindet. (© Aus dem Spanischen: Haupt & Binder)
universes-in-universe.org
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As Switzerland's leading listed real estate investment company, Swiss Prime Site builds its foundation on the two strong pillars of commercial and retail properties.
www.swiss-prime-site.ch
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Als grösste kotierte Immobilieninvestmentgesellschaft der Schweiz baut Swiss Prime Site auf die starken Pfeiler Geschäftsimmobilien und Retailliegenschaften.
www.swiss-prime-site.ch
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They are a solid and grateful pillar on the way to success.
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www.rolandberger.de
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Sie sind ein belastbarer und dankbarer Pfeiler auf dem Weg zurück zum Erfolg.
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www.rolandberger.de
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The main hall´s famous veranda is supported by 100 pillars, and below the veranda is a waterfall´s source, which not only gave the temple its name but its water is also said to have healing powers.
www.japan.ahk.de
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Unter der Haupthalle, deren berühmte Veranda von 100 Pfeilern gestützt wird, springt ein Wasserfall hervor, der dem Tempel seinen Namen gibt und dessen Wasser heilende Kräfte besitzen soll.
www.japan.ahk.de

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