Usage examples of "ceilings" in English with translation to German

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A building with high ceilings and huge rooms may be less practical than the colorless block of offices that takes its place, but it often fits in well with its surroundings. Ein Gebäude mit hohen Decken und riesigen Räumen mag weniger praktisch sein als der farblose Büroblock, der es ersetzt, aber dafür fügt es sich oft gut in seine Umgebung ein.

He painted the ceiling blue. Er strich die Decke blau.

There is a dragonfly on the ceiling. Eine Libelle ist an der Decke.

A fly can walk on the ceiling. Eine Fliege kann an der Decke laufen.

He bumped his head against the ceiling. Er stieß mit dem Kopf gegen die Decke.

The cathedral had a religious painting on its ceiling. Die Kathedrale hatte ein religiöses Gemälde an der Decke.

She was standing on a ladder painting the ceiling. Sie stand auf einer Leiter und strich die Decke.

He is such a tall man that he can touch the ceiling. Er ist so groß, dass er die Decke berühren kann.

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