vergittert
bar
The German word "vergittert" is an adjective derived from the verb "gitter" (related to Gitter, meaning "grate" or "grid") with the prefix "ver-". It means "grilled," "barred," or "covered with bars or a grid"—typically describing a window, door, or area that is secured by metal bars or grids.
- Gitter - a grate or grid structure (e.g., metal bars)
- vergittert - having been equipped or covered with bars/grids
Similar words include:
- belagert (besieged, surrounded)
- verriegelt (bolted, locked)
- verbarrikadiert (barricaded)
Difference:
"Vergittert" specifically refers to physical bars or grids blocking or securing access, often for safety or security, while the others describe broader measures of blockage or restriction that may not involve bars (e.g., barricades, locks).
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Examples
Die Fenster des alten Gebäudes sind vergittert.adjective
The windows of the old building are barred.
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