der Reißverschluss
Translation
zipper, zip
Examples
Der Reißverschluss an meiner Jacke ist kaputt.
The zipper on my jacket is broken.
Kannst du bitte den Reißverschluss zumachen?
Can you please close the zipper?
Grammar Patterns
to open/close the zipper to open/close the zipper I can't open the zipper.
Similar Words
der Knopf (button)
Etymology
From 'reißen' (to tear, to pull) + 'Verschluss' (closure, lock). A closure that you pull.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'tear' or 'pull' ('reißen') it to 'close' ('Verschluss') your jacket. The sound it makes, 'zip', is like a quick 'reißen'.