Der Schlitz
Example: Der Schlitz in der Wand dient zur Belüftung des Raumes.
Definition
"Der Schlitz" is a narrow opening or slit, especially in construction contexts, such as a gap or cut in a wall or surface that allows passage of air, light, or other elements. For example, the slit in the wall serves to ventilate the room.
Etymology
The word "der Schlitz" comes from the Middle High German word 'sliz', which means a slit or narrow opening. It is related to the verb 'schlitzen', meaning to slit or cut. Did you know? The term has maintained its meaning of a narrow opening for centuries in German.
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"Der Schlitz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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