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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZiegel
/ˈtsiːɡl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rectangular block of baked clay used for building walls, pavements, and other structures.
"The house was constructed using traditional red Ziegel." - 2
A similar block made from other materials, often used in modern construction.
"The architect chose a lightweight Ziegel for the new eco-friendly building."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'Ziegel' originates from Middle High German 'ziegel', which is derived from Old High German 'zigal', meaning 'brick'. The term has evolved through the centuries to refer specifically to the building material used in construction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ziegel" is said worldwide
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brique
Transliteration: brique
"La maison a été construite en utilisant des briques traditionnelles."
Ziegel
Transliteration: ˈtsiːɡl
"Das Haus wurde aus roten Ziegeln gebaut."
mattoni
Transliteration: mattoni
"La casa è stata costruita con mattoni tradizionali."
ladrillo
Transliteration: ladrillo
"La casa fue construida con ladrillos tradicionales."
tijolo
Transliteration: tijolo
"A casa foi construída com tijolos tradicionais."
ईंट
Transliteration: eent
"घर पारंपरिक ईंटों से बना है।"
砖
Transliteration: zhuān
"房子是用传统的砖建造的。"
벽돌
Transliteration: byeokdol
"집은 전통적인 벽돌로 지어졌습니다."
レンガ
Transliteration: renga
"家は伝統的なレンガで建てられました。"
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