Riegel
bolt
a metal bar that slides across to fasten a door
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Riegel with Russian translation
Riegel usage examples
Засов на двери был плотно закрыт.
Der Riegel an der Tür war fest geschlossen.
Она медленно отодвинула засов в сторону.
Sie schob den Riegel langsam zur Seite.
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Riegel synonyms
What's the difference between Riegel / Türriegel / Sperriegel / Schubriegel / Bolzen / Schraube
Literally “door bolt”; the most direct and specific term for a bolt used on a door.
Emphasizes blocking or locking; slightly more technical.
Sliding bolt; focuses on the pushing/sliding movement used to lock it.
A broader term: pin, bolt, or stud; not limited to door bolts, so meaning depends on context.
A common screw; not a true synonym of “bolt” in the door-lock sense, but related as a fastener.
Literally “bolt bar/rod”; sounds technical and is used less often.
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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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