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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieseinseitiges Dach
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ainzaitiges daχ
"Das Haus hatte ein einseitiges Dach, das ihm ein zeitgemäßes Aussehen verlieh."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A roof that has a single slope, typically used in modern architecture.
"The house featured a skillion roof that gave it a contemporary look." - 2
A structure or building with a skillion roof.
"The shed was built with a skillion design to maximize space and light."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'skillion' originates from the Australian English dialect, likely derived from the word 'skill', referring to a sloping roof. It has been used since the early 20th century to describe a specific architectural feature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skillion" is said worldwide
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toit à un versant
Transliteration: twa a un vɛʁsɑ̃
"La maison avait un toit à un versant qui lui donnait un aspect moderne."
einseitiges Dach
Transliteration: ainzaitiges daχ
"Das Haus hatte ein einseitiges Dach, das ihm ein zeitgemäßes Aussehen verlieh."
tetto a falda unica
Transliteration: tetto a falda unica
"La casa presentava un tetto a falda unica che le conferiva un aspetto contemporaneo."
techo a un agua
Transliteration: techo a un agua
"La casa tenía un techo a un agua que le daba un aspecto moderno."
telhado de uma água
Transliteration: telhado de uma água
"A casa tinha um telhado de uma água que lhe dava um aspecto contemporâneo."
एकल ढलान वाली छत
Transliteration: ekal dhalan wali chhat
"घर में एकल ढलान वाली छत थी जो इसे आधुनिक रूप देती थी।"
单坡屋顶
Transliteration: dān pō wūdǐng
"这座房子有一个单坡屋顶，使其看起来现代。"
경사 지붕
Transliteration: gyeongsa jibung
"그 집은 현대적인 모습을 주는 경사 지붕을 가지고 있었다."
片流れ屋根
Transliteration: katakanayane
"その家は現代的な外観を与える片流れ屋根を持っていた。"
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