Wandregal

wall shelf

noun VANT-reh-gahl Rare

Also means

wall-mounted shelving unit

Usage Note

Wandregal denotes shelving fixed directly to the wall without a freestanding frame. Common in kitchens and living rooms; the plural Wandregale often appears in DIY and interior-design contexts.

Examples

"Über dem Schreibtisch hängt ein schmales Wandregal für Bücher und Ordner."

Natural Translation

A narrow wall shelf for books and binders hangs above the desk.

Literal Translation

Above the desk hangs a narrow wall-shelf for books and binders.

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