der Grill
grill
A device for cooking foods such as meat or vegetables over an open flame or hot coals.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben am Wochenende den neuen Grill eingeweiht.
We tried out the new grill over the weekend.
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Meanings
der Grill
grille
The front grille of a vehicle, which protects the radiator and allows air intake. Often referred to as a radiator grille.
EXAMPLE
Der Grill an der Front des Autos war mit Chrom verziert.
The grille on the front of the car was decorated with chrome.
Usage tips
Noun and verb
'Der Grill' (the grill) is the device (noun). The activity is the verb 'grillen' (to grill). Be careful not to confuse the two.
EXAMPLE
Wir grillen heute Abend Würstchen auf dem neuen Grill.
We're grilling sausages on the new grill tonight.
Typical collocations
In connection with the cooking device, typical phrases are: 'den Grill anmachen' or 'anzünden' (to turn on/light the grill), 'etwas auf den Grill legen' (to put something on the grill), and 'am Grill stehen' (to stand at the grill).
EXAMPLE
Wer ist heute Abend dafür zuständig, den Grill anzumachen?
Who is responsible for lighting the grill tonight?
All about grilling
The activity itself is called 'das Grillen' (grilling). An event where people grill is 'die Grillparty' (barbecue party) or 'das Grillfest' (barbecue festival/cookout).
EXAMPLE
Wir sind am Samstag zu einer Grillparty eingeladen.
We're invited to a barbecue party on Saturday.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning 'Kühlergrill' (radiator grille) from the context. If 'Auto' (car), 'Fahrzeug' (vehicle), 'Front' (front), or 'Motor' (engine) is mentioned, it almost always refers to the car part.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem kleinen Unfall war der Grill des Autos leicht beschädigt.
After the minor accident, the car's grille was slightly damaged.
Typical compound
When used as a car part, the more precise term 'der Kühlergrill' (radiator grille) is often used. This word makes the meaning immediately clear.
EXAMPLE
Der Kühlergrill schützt den Motor vor Steinschlägen.
The radiator grille protects the engine from flying stones.
Compare with
Grill vs Gitter
grille / lattice
„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.
Grill
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.
Gitter
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.
In real life
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