Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

das Regal

Translation (Übersetzung) shelf, rack
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʁeˈɡaːl]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
beginner everyday furniture household storage
Regal is a neuter noun (das Regal) that refers to a piece of furniture with horizontal shelves for storing or displaying items. It's one of the most common household furniture words in German. The plural form 'Regale' follows the regular pattern for neuter nouns ending in -al. Interestingly, the word comes from the Latin 'regalis' meaning 'royal', originally referring to a ruler's shelf for important documents.

Regal - German Nouns - Regal Meaning - Regal Translation - Regal Nouns Examples

Regal is a German Nouns

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Regal Examples (Beispiele) in English

Regal examples with English translations. See how to use Regal in sentences. Regal example sentences in English below.

Das Buch steht im Regal.
The book is on the shelf.
Describing location
Ich kaufe ein neues Regal für mein Büro.
I'm buying a new shelf for my office.
Shopping/purchasing
Kannst du die Vase auf das Regal stellen?
Can you put the vase on the shelf?
Giving instructions
Die Regale im Supermarkt sind voll mit Produkten.
The shelves in the supermarket are full of products.
Commercial setting
Wir müssen das Regal an die Wand montieren.
We need to mount the shelf to the wall.
Assembly/installation

Regal — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Regal — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • der Regal
    das Regal
    Regal is neuter (das), not masculine (der)
  • die Regale (plural article)
    die Regale
    Correct - plural nouns always take 'die' regardless of gender
  • Ich stelle es auf dem Regal
    Ich stelle es auf das Regal
    Use accusative (auf das) for movement/direction, not dative (auf dem) for location

Regal Word Family - Regal Related Words - Regal Family Members

Regal Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Regal word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Regal family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Regal related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Nouns (Zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Bücherregal
Meaning: bookshelf
Example: Das Bücherregal ist bis zur Decke voll.
Noun
Wandregal
Meaning: wall shelf
Example: Das Wandregal spart Platz im kleinen Zimmer.
Noun
Küchenregal
Meaning: kitchen shelf
Example: Im Küchenregal stehen Gewürze und Konserven.
Noun

Regal Usage - Regal Collocations - Regal Idioms - Regal Synonyms - Regal Antonyms

Regal Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Regal Collocations (Kollokationen)

Regal collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Regal word combinations and how to use Regal with other words naturally.

ein hohes Regal
a tall shelf
Medium frequency
ein Bücherregal
a bookshelf
High frequency
Regal einräumen
to stock/arrange shelves
Medium frequency
volles Regal
full shelf
High frequency
leeres Regal
empty shelf
Medium frequency
Regal aufbauen
to assemble a shelf
Medium frequency
Regal an der Wand
shelf on the wall
High frequency
Regal im Supermarkt
shelf in the supermarket
High frequency

Regal Idioms (Redewendungen)

Regal idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Regal with meanings and explanations. Master Regal expressions used in everyday German.

Das steht noch auf einem anderen Regal
That's a different matter entirely
Literally 'that's on a different shelf', meaning it's unrelated to the current topic
Jemandem etwas vom Regal nehmen
To take something from someone's shelf
To borrow something without asking properly or to take advantage of someone

Regal Synonyms (Synonyme)

Regal synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Regal and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Regal similar words and their usage.

Gestell
Meaning: rack, frame
Medium similarity
Ablage
Meaning: storage, filing
Medium similarity
Bord
Meaning: shelf, board
High similarity
Schrank
Meaning: cabinet, wardrobe
Low similarity
Vitrine
Meaning: display cabinet
Low similarity

Regal Antonyms (Antonyme)

Regal antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Regal. Discover Regal opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Boden
Meaning: floor
Tisch
Meaning: table
Kiste
Meaning: box, crate

Regal Semantically Related Words - Regal Contextually Related Words - Regal Thematically Related Words

Regal Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Regal semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Regal. Explore Regal related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Regal contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Möbel Aufbewahrung Lagerung Einrichtung Wohnung Haushalt Ordnung Stauraum

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