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Riegel

bolt

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derRiegelm
Meaning of Riegel

a metal bar that slides across to fasten a door

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German/ˈʁiːɡl̩/
Russian transcription[zɐˈsof]
bolt
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Riegel with Russian translation

Riegel usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Засов на двери был плотно закрыт.

Der Riegel an der Tür war fest geschlossen.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Она медленно отодвинула засов в сторону.

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Riegel belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Riegelзасов
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

Riegel synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Riegel / Türriegel / Sperriegel / Schubriegel / Bolzen / Schraube

T
🇩🇪German
Türriegel

Literally “door bolt”; the most direct and specific term for a bolt used on a door.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sperriegel

Emphasizes blocking or locking; slightly more technical.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schubriegel

Sliding bolt; focuses on the pushing/sliding movement used to lock it.

B1Often
B
🇩🇪German
Bolzen

A broader term: pin, bolt, or stud; not limited to door bolts, so meaning depends on context.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schraube

A common screw; not a true synonym of “bolt” in the door-lock sense, but related as a fastener.

B1Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
Riegelstab

Literally “bolt bar/rod”; sounds technical and is used less often.

B1Rarely

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How to pronounce Riegel and what this word means

Riegel means bolt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Riegel

/ˈʁiːɡl̩/

Riegel translation

bolt

Riegel examples

Der Riegel an der Tür war fest geschlossen.

Riegel transcription

/ˈʁiːɡl̩/

Questions about this word

Riegel meaning: what does it mean?

ein Metallstab, der zum Verschließen einer Tür verschoben wird

Riegel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Riegel is pronounced as /ˈʁiːɡl̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Riegel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Riegel an der Tür war fest geschlossen. Translation: Засов на двери был плотно закрыт.

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