der Gurt
Translation
belt, strap, harness, seat belt
Examples
Bitte schnallen Sie den Gurt an.
Please fasten your seat belt.
Der Koffer wird mit einem Gurt zusammengehalten.
The suitcase is held together with a strap.
Grammar Patterns
to fasten ((the belt)) to fasten the belt Please fasten your seat belt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Riemen, Gürtel, Band
Etymology
From Old High German 'gurt', related to 'Gürtel' (belt) and the English word 'gird'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'guard' yourself in a car, so you use the 'Gurt'.