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How do you say "zipper" in German?
der Reißverschluss
In German, "zipper" is der Reißverschluss.
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Pronunciation
ROYS-fer-shloos. Reißen (to tear) plus Verschluss (closure). Stress on 'Reiß'.
Grammar notes
Der Reißverschluss is masculine. The plural is die Reißverschlüsse.
Example sentence
Der Reißverschluss klemmt.
The zipper is stuck.
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How to remember der Reißverschluss
Reißverschluss combines Reißen (to tear apart) and Verschluss (closure). It's a closure that tears open and shuts. The word describes exactly how a zipper works.
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Questions about der Reißverschluss
How do you say "zipper" in German?
In German, "zipper" is der Reißverschluss. It is a noun.
Is der Reißverschluss masculine or feminine?
Der Reißverschluss is masculine. The plural is die Reißverschlüsse.
How is der Reißverschluss used in a sentence?
Use der Reißverschluss as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Reißverschluss klemmt. (The zipper is stuck.).
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