Pfosten

Meaning

1. (masculine,strong) post; pillar (long, fairly thick piece of wood or metal used to stabilise something)
2. (masculine,strong,uncommon) post; pole; pale (such an object used for purposes other than stabilisation)
3. (masculine,strong) goalpost
4. (masculine,strong) mullion

Concepts

post

pole

stake

stanchion

prop

jamb

stud

picket

standard

strut

brace

fulcrum

poles

posts

pale

goal-post

doorpost

poster

bollard

Gender

♂️ Masculine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpfɔstən/

Etymology

From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German pfost, from Proto-West Germanic *post (“post, pedestal”).

Sentences

Durch Pfosten markierte Bereiche und Wege sollen den Wanderer durch das ehemalige Militärgebiet leiten .

Areas and paths marked by posts are intended to guide the hiker through the former military area.