noun
shelf
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Regal (das, Pl. Regale) primarily means 'shelf' or 'bookcase': a furniture unit for storing items. Use spatial prepositions like auf (auf dem Regal) or in (im Regal). Regular noun with plural Regale; standard declension, no reflexive or auxiliary issues. commonly.
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Die Bücher stehen im Regal.
The books are on the shelf.
Das Buch steht im Regal.
The book is on the shelf.
Als das Regal geliefert wurde, stellten die Mitarbeiter die neuen Bücher darauf, sodass die Abteilung ordentlicher wirkte.
When the shelf was delivered, the employees placed the new books on it so that the department looked tidier.
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Picture a wooden shelf (Regal) lined with books and boxes.
Sounds like English 'regal' (royal) — imagine a royal shelf holding treasures.
das (neuter) — remember 'das Regal' by picturing a neutral-colored shelf (das = neutral).
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Common household item; 'Regal' usually refers to a shelf or shelving unit for storage or display.