Schloss
Meaning
- (neuter,strong) lock, padlock (something used for fastening)
- (neuter,strong) lock (firing mechanism)
- (neuter,strong) castle (château, palace, not fortified)
Concepts
Synonyms
Türschloss
Prachtbau
Chateau
Château
Ringmauer einer Burg
hohes Gebäude
Burgmauer
primitiver Schlüssel
mehrstöckiges Gebäude
Absperrung
kleine Truhe
Frequency
Gender
Neuter
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʃlɔs/
Etymology
From Middle High German slōz, from Old High German sloz, ablaut to the verb schließen. Cognate with Dutch slot (“lock”), Hunsrik Schloss (“lock”), English slot.
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