regale

In a sentence

• Ich ordne die Bücher in den Regalen.

  I arrange the books on the shelves.

  Here, 'Regalen' is in its plural form, used to denote physical shelves for placing objects.

• Die alten Regale im Keller werden morgen entsorgt.

  The old shelves in the basement will be disposed of tomorrow.

  In this sentence, 'Regale' refers to specific physical shelving units.

• Früher hatte ich mehr Regale in meinem Zimmer.

  Earlier, I had more shelves in my room.

  Here, 'Regale' is used to indicate shelves as furniture historically present in the speaker's room.