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Reißverschluss means "zipper" in German, referring to the fastening device used on clothing, bags, etc., that opens and closes with a sliding tab. The word literally means "tear-closure," combining reißen (to tear) and Verschluss (closure/fastening).
Common usage examples include:
Ich brauche einen neuen Reißverschluss. (I need a new zipper.)Der Reißverschluss ist kaputt. (The zipper is broken.)