Ziegelstein
brick
noun TSEE-gel-shtine Rare
Origin: from Latin tegula (roof tile)
Usage Note
Ziegelstein is the fired clay brick used in walls; the shorter Ziegel often covers both bricks and roof tiles. Builders speak of roter Ziegelstein for the classic red brick.
Examples
"Die alte Mauer besteht aus rotem Ziegelstein."
Natural Translation
The old wall is made of red brick.
Literal Translation
The old wall consists of red brick-stone.
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