Reißverschluss

In German, “Reißverschluss” means zipper. A zipper is used for fastening clothing or bags by sliding a small tab along two rows of interlocking teeth.

Synonyms: Reißverschlussschließe, Zipper, Zippverschluss, Schließsystem

Antonyms: Knöpfe (buttons), Klettverschlüsse (velcro)

Examples:

• Ich habe meinen Mantel mit einem Reißverschluss verschlossen. (I have closed my coat with a zipper.)
• Deine Tasche hat einen kaputten Reißverschluss. (Your bag has a broken zipper.)
• Die neuen Schuhe haben einen goldenen Reißverschluss. (The new shoes have a golden zipper.)

In German, “Reißverschluss” can also be used as a metaphor for a division or separation. For example, “Es gibt einen Reißverschluss zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.” (There is a zipper between the two political parties.) This metaphorical use of the word emphasizes the idea of something being connected or joined, but still having the ability to be separated or divided cleanly.\ Visit YouGlish.com