ceiling

ˈsiːlɪŋ
Can also be a form of:
ceiling: overhead interior surface of a room
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Translation of ceiling into German

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Noun

1.

architecture

overhead interior surface of a room
  • The chandelier hung from the ceiling.Der Kronleuchter hing von der Decke.
2.

limit

upper limit of an object or action
  • The budget ceiling was set at $1 million.Die Budgetgrenze wurde auf 1 Million Dollar festgelegt.
3.

aviation

TECH.
highest altitude an aircraft can maintain flight
TECH.
  • The plane reached its ceiling at 30,000 feet.Das Flugzeug erreichte bei 30.000 Fuß seine Höchstgrenze.
4.

mathematics

TECH.
smallest integer greater than a number
TECH.
Aufrundung Aufrundungsfunktion Ceiling-Funktion
  • The ceiling of 4.3 is 5.Die Aufrundung von 4,3 ist 5.
5.

meteorology

TECH.
altitude of the lowest cloud layer
TECH.
Wolkenuntergrenze
  • The ceiling was low due to thick clouds.Die Wolkenuntergrenze lag wegen dichter Bewölkung sehr niedrig.
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Expressions with ceiling: examples in English and translations in German

gläserne Decke
Despite her qualifications, she felt the glass ceiling in her corporate career..
Einkommensgrenze
The league imposed an income ceiling on player salaries.
gläserne Decke für Asiaten
She faced a bamboo ceiling in her company despite her qualifications.
gläserne Decke im Militär
She hit the brass ceiling despite her qualifications.
die Obergrenze anheben
das Limit erhöhen
The government plans to lift the ceiling on spending.
die gläserne Decke durchbrechen
She worked hard to smash the glass ceiling in her industry.

Images of ceiling

  • ceiling: overhead interior surface of a room
    (architecture) Decke

Synonyms and analogies of ceiling in English

Examples of ceiling in a sentence

  • He noticed a crack in the ceiling after the storm.
  • The ceiling for emissions was strictly enforced.
  • There's a ceiling on how much you can withdraw daily.
  • The helicopter's ceiling was lower than expected.
  • Pilots must be aware of their aircraft's ceiling during flights.
  • In the equation, the ceiling of 7.1 is 8.
ceil
siːl
Verb
tr.
1.

mathematics

TECH.US
set an upper limit in mathematics
TECH.US
  • The function will ceil the value to the nearest integer.Die Funktion wird den Wert auf die nächste ganze Zahl aufrunden.
2.

construction

DatedUK
cover a ceiling with plaster or boards
DatedUK
  • They decided to ceil the room with wooden panels.Sie beschlossen, den Raum mit Holzpaneelen zu verkleiden.
Abbreviation

abr: ceiling

RareUS
upper inside surface of a room
RareUS
  • The lamp hangs close to the ceil.Die Lampe hängt dicht an der Decke.

Translations of "ceiling" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieDeckenf.

Water leaked from the ceiling after the heavy storm last night.

Nach dem heftigen Sturm letzte Nacht tropfte Wasser von der Decke.

Deckenleuchten.

The ceiling fixture added style while providing ample light for the room.

Die Deckenleuchte verlieh dem Raum Stil und spendete gleichzeitig ausreichend Licht.

dieObergrenzenf.

The school implemented a ceiling quota for class sizes this year.

Die Schule hat in diesem Jahr eine Obergrenze für Klassengrößen eingeführt.

dieZimmerdeckenf.

I can hear those denizens a polite distance away through the ceiling.

Aus höflicher Distanz kann ich durch die Zimmerdecke meine Mitbewohner hören.

dieHöchstgrenzenf.

In order to achieve this a ceiling should be set.

Um dies zu erreichen, sollte eine Höchstgrenze festgelegt werden.

derPlafondnm.

The firmament is framed by an oval opening in the ceiling.

Das Firmament ist gerahmt von der ovalen Öffnung am Plafond.

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Other translations for ceiling:

  • Zwischendecken.
  • Höchstbetragn.
  • Limitnn.
  • Gipfelhöhenf.
  • Wolkenhöhenf.
  • obere Grenzenf.

ceiling: Examples and translations in context

Overhead plants hung from the ceiling, bringing nature indoors.

Von der Decke hängende Pflanzen brachten ein Stück Natur ins Haus.

The building has a high ceiling, creating a spacious atmosphere.

Das Gebäude hat eine hohe Decke, was eine geräumige Atmosphäre schafft.

She will string the fabric across the ceiling for decoration.

Sie wird den Stoff zur Dekoration quer über die Decke spannen.

He carefully fixed the suspended chandelier that was wobbling from the ceiling.

Er befestigte vorsichtig den hängenden Kronleuchter, der von der Decke baumelte.

The electrical wires hanging from the ceiling are a fire hazard.

Die von der Decke hängenden Elektrokabel stellen eine Brandgefahr dar.

While painting the ceiling, I had to lean on the ladder carefully.

Beim Streichen der Decke musste ich mich vorsichtig an die Leiter lehnen.

With a heavy heart, she leaned back and stared at the ceiling.

Mit schwerem Herzen lehnte sie sich zurück und starrte an die Decke.

The lantern dangled from the ceiling, providing a warm glow.

Die Laterne hing von der Decke und verströmte ein warmes Licht.

See also:

ceiling fanglass ceilingfalse ceilingthrough the ceiling
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