der Schließzylinder
Translation
lock cylinder, locking cylinder
Examples
Der Schließzylinder der Tür ist kaputt.
The lock cylinder of the door is broken.
Man muss den Schließzylinder austauschen.
One has to replace the lock cylinder.
Grammar Patterns
to replace ((the lock cylinder)) to replace the lock cylinder The locksmith replaced the lock cylinder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Zylinderschloss
Etymology
A compound word from 'schließen' (to lock) and 'Zylinder' (cylinder).
Memory Tips
Imagine the cylindrical part ('Zylinder') used for 'schließen' (locking) a door.