German-English translation for "Gebälk"

"Gebälk" English translation

Gebälk
Neutrum | neuter n <Gebälk(e)s; keinPlural | plural pl>

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frame, framework, timberwork system of binders and joists, entablature, rafters, beams raftering
  • frame
    Gebälk Technik | engineeringTECH
    framework
    Gebälk Technik | engineeringTECH
    timberwork
    Gebälk Technik | engineeringTECH
    Gebälk Technik | engineeringTECH
examples
  • es knistert (oder | orod kracht) im Gebälk figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig umgangssprachlich | familiar, informalumg
    there are signs of impending catastrophe
    es knistert (oder | orod kracht) im Gebälk figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig umgangssprachlich | familiar, informalumg
  • (system of binders and) joistsPlural | plural pl
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH Balken
    beamsPlural | plural pl
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH Balken
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH Balken
  • entablature
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH über einer Säule
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH über einer Säule
  • raftersPlural | plural pl
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH eines Daches
    raftering
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH eines Daches
    Gebälk Architektur | architectureARCH eines Daches
es knistert im Gebälk
the beams are creaking
es knistert im Gebälk
es knistert im Gebälk
there is trouble ahead
es knistert im Gebälk
Indeed, the management of the programmes is sometimes rather creaky.
In der Tat, manchmal knirscht es ja im Gebälk bei der Verwaltung der Programme.
Source: Europarl
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