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Ziegelstein

brick

noun TSEE-gel-shtine Rare
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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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