Also means
rollershade
Usage Note
Rollladen is an exterior blind made of horizontal slats that rolls up into a box above the window. Ubiquitous in German houses, providing insulation, burglary protection, and blackout; operated manually by strap or electrically by motor.
Examples
"In der Mittagshitze werden die Rollläden heruntergelassen, um die Wohnung kühl zu halten."
Natural Translation
In the midday heat the roller shutters are pulled down to keep the flat cool.
Literal Translation
In the midday heat the roller shutters are let down to keep the apartment cool.
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