das Schloss
Translation
castle, palace, lock
Examples
Der König wohnt in einem Schloss.
The king lives in a castle.
Das Schloss an der Tür ist kaputt.
The lock on the door is broken.
Grammar Patterns
das Schloss ((of sth.)) the castle ((of sth.)) The castle of the king is old.
das Schloss ((on sth.)) the lock ((on sth.)) The lock on the bike is new.
Similar Words
Synonyms: castle, palace; lock. Antonyms: none.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'sloz', related to 'schließen' (to close). It refers to something that closes or locks.
Memory Tips
Imagine a grand 'Schloss' (castle) with a giant, ornate 'Schloss' (lock) on its main gate. Both are things that 'close' something off.