Verriegelung
lock · latch
The German word "Verriegelung" is a noun meaning "locking" or "lock mechanism".
- It is derived from the verb "verriegeln", which itself comes from:
- "riegeln" meaning "to bolt" or "to bar" (related to "Riegel" = bar or bolt),
- plus the prefix "ver-", often implying making or completing an action.
Verriegelung refers to the act or device that locks or secures something.
Similar words:
- Schließung (closing, locking)
- Absperrung (locking, barricading)
- Blockierung (blocking)
Differences:
- Verriegelung emphasizes the mechanical or secure locking,
- while Schließung is broader, meaning simply "closing" or "locking" (could be less secure),
- Absperrung implies blocking or barricading more than locking,
- and Blockierung focuses on obstruction or blocking rather than a locking mechanism.
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Examples
Die Verriegelung der Tür ist defekt.noun
The lock of the door is defective.
Leider funktioniert die Verriegelung nicht richtig.noun
Unfortunately, the lock is not working properly.
Zum Glück hält die Verriegelung.noun
Luckily, the latch holds.
Eine neue Verriegelung sorgt für mehr Sicherheit.noun
A new lock provides more security.
Eine Verriegelung sorgt für Sicherheit im Haus.noun
A lock provides security in the house.
Diese Verriegelung sorgt im Haus für zusätzlichen Schutz.noun
This lock provides additional security in the house.
Moderne Verriegelung schützt wertvolle Gegenstände.noun
Modern locking protects valuable items.
Eine Verriegelung am Fenster schützt das Haus.noun
A lock on the window protects the house.
Eine moderne Verriegelung erhöht meistens die Sicherheit am Fenster.noun
A modern lock usually increases the security of the window.
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