der Zügel
Translation
rein, reins
Examples
Der Reiter hielt die Zügel fest in der Hand.
The rider held the reins tightly in his hand.
Die Regierung lockerte die Zügel der Wirtschaft.
The government loosened the reins on the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((the reins)) to hold die Zügel halten The rider holds the reins tightly.
((to have/keep the reins)) in hand (figurative) to be in control The manager keeps the reins firmly in hand.
Similar Words
die Leine (leash), die Kontrolle (control)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'ziehen' (to pull), as one pulls on the reins.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'ziehen' (pull) on the 'Zügel' to control a horse.