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How do you say "shelf" in German?
das Regal
In German, "shelf" is das Regal.
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Pronunciation
Say RAY-gahl. The e sounds like English eh, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Regal is neuter. The plural is die Regale. It is a shelf or bookcase.
Example sentence
Die Bücher stehen auf dem Regal.
The books are on the shelf.
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How to remember das Regal
Regal is related to regelmabig (regular). A shelf holds things in an orderly way.
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Questions about das Regal
How do you say "shelf" in German?
In German, "shelf" is das Regal. It is a noun.
Is das Regal masculine or feminine?
Das Regal is neuter. The plural is die Regale. It is a shelf or bookcase.
How is das Regal used in a sentence?
Use das Regal as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Bücher stehen auf dem Regal. (The books are on the shelf.).
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