This is the 10556th most frequent German word.
regale
Shelves.
Here, 'Regalen' is in its plural form, used to denote physical shelves for placing objects.
Ich ordne die Bücher in den Regalen.
I arrange the books on the shelves.
In this sentence, 'Regale' refers to specific physical shelving units.
Die alten Regale im Keller werden morgen entsorgt.
The old shelves in the basement will be disposed of tomorrow.
Here, 'Regale' is used to indicate shelves as furniture historically present in the speaker's room.