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.
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.
net / network
'das Netz' and 'das Gitter' can both be structures with gaps. 'das Netz' is usually made of threads, ropes, or thin wires and is often flexible or soft. It can be used for catching things, for safety, or in sports. 'das Gitter' is more likely to be made of solid metal or wooden bars and often serves as protection or a barrier. The words can be confused because both consist of connected parts with openings. Practically speaking: a fish is caught with a 'Netz', while a window is more likely to be protected with a 'Gitter'.
Vor dem Kellerfenster ist ein stabiles Gitter angebracht.
Stable bars have been installed in front of the basement window.
Am Montag hängt Herr Lange ein Netz über den kleinen Teich.
On Monday, Mr. Lange hangs a net over the small pond.