der Riegel
Translation
bolt, latch, bar (of chocolate), crossbar
Examples
Schieb den Riegel vor die Tür.
Slide the bolt across the door.
Er isst einen Riegel Schokolade.
He is eating a bar of chocolate.
Grammar Patterns
to slide ((sth.)) to slide a bolt He slides the bolt across the door.
a bar of ((sth.)) a bar of something He eats a bar of chocolate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bolzen (bolt), Stange (rod, bar)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rigel', Old High German 'rigil' (bar, bolt). Related to the English word 'rail'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rail' used as a 'Riegel' (bolt) for a door, or a rail-shaped bar of chocolate.