grille / lattice
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grille / bars
A structure made of crossing or parallel bars of metal or wood that serves as a barrier, protection, or for dividing spaces.
Die Fenster im Erdgeschoss sind zum Schutz vor Einbrechern mit einem Gitter versehen.
The windows on the ground floor are fitted with bars to protect against burglars.
lattice
In physics and chemistry, the regular, three-dimensional arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in a crystal (crystal lattice).
Die Atome des Salzes bilden ein kubisches Gitter.
The atoms of the salt form a cubic lattice.
The word 'Gitter' (grille/lattice) is a common component of compound nouns that describe the function of the grille or bars more precisely, e.g. 'Gitterbett' (crib), 'Lüftungsgitter' (ventilation grille), or 'Gitterzaun' (mesh fence).
Das Baby schläft nachts sicher in seinem Gitterbett.
The baby sleeps safely in its crib at night.
The idiom 'hinter Gittern sitzen' (to sit behind bars) is a very common expression for being in prison.
Nach dem Prozess musste der Dieb für fünf Jahre hinter Gitter.
After the trial, the thief had to spend five years behind bars.
In connection with 'Gittern' (bars/grilles) as protective devices, the verbs 'anbringen' (to attach/install), 'installieren' (to install), or 'entfernen' (to remove) are often used.
Der Hausbesitzer hat an allen Fenstern Gitter anbringen lassen.
The homeowner had bars installed on all the windows.
This meaning of 'Gitter' (lattice) is used almost exclusively in the technical language of the natural sciences, especially physics and chemistry, to describe the atomic structure of crystals.
Die Forscher untersuchen die Struktur des Kristallgitters.
The researchers are examining the structure of the crystal lattice.
grill
„Grill“ and „Gitter“ can refer to the same visible structure at the front of a vehicle. „Grill“ is the usual term for this vehicle part, while „Gitter“ only describes the shape made of bars and can also refer to other barriers or protective structures. „Grill“ is therefore usually the appropriate term for the vehicle part.
Vor dem Kühler sieht man ein schwarzes Gitter aus mehreren parallelen Stäben.
In front of the radiator, you can see a black grille made of several parallel bars.
Der Grill des neuen Wagens schützt den Kühler und lässt Luft hinein.
The grille of the new car protects the radiator and lets air in.
