das Regal
Translation
shelf, shelving unit, rack, bookcase
Examples
Das Buch steht im Regal.
The book is on the shelf.
Wir brauchen ein neues Regal für die Bücher.
We need a new shelf for the books.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) in/on the shelf The book is on the shelf.
to put ((sth.)) on the shelf I put the book on the shelf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bord, Ablage, Gestell
Etymology
From Latin 'riga' (row). Imagine a place where things are kept in a row.
Memory Tips
Sounds like the English word 'regal'. Picture a king's regal collection displayed on a shelf (Regal).