das Regalbrett
shelf
A horizontal board in a shelving unit that serves as a storage surface.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Regalbrett ist breit genug für alle meine Bücher.
The new shelf is wide enough for all my books.
das Regalbrett
shelf
das Regalbrett, die Regalbretter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Regalbrett, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Regalbretter |
| genitive | des Regalbrettes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Regalbrett | die Regalbretter |
| accusative | das Regalbrett | die Regalbretter |
| dative | dem Regalbrett | den Regalbrettern |
| genitive | des Regalbrettes des Regalbretts | der Regalbretter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
„Regalbrett“ (shelf) is made up of „Regal“ (shelving unit) and „Brett“ (board). The base word „Brett“ refers to the specific object, while „Regal“ indicates what the board is intended for.
EXAMPLE
Für das neue Regalbrett muss ich zuerst die passenden Halterungen kaufen.
For the new shelf, I first have to buy the right brackets.
Indicating location
For an object located on this surface, the preposition „auf“ (on) is often used with the dative. For movement toward it, „auf“ (onto) is used with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Regalbrett stehen mehrere Pflanzen.
There are several plants on the shelf.
Sie stellte die Vase auf das Regalbrett.
She put the vase on the shelf.
Typical collocations
„Regalbrett“ (shelf) is often used with verbs such as „montieren“ (install), „befestigen“ (attach), „einsetzen“ (fit), and „austauschen“ (replace). These verbs describe typical work done on a shelf.
EXAMPLE
Der Handwerker befestigte das Regalbrett an der Seitenwand.
The handyman attached the shelf to the side panel.
In real life
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