das Schrank
noun · /ʃʁaŋk/ ·Etymology
From Late Middle High German schranc, from Old High German scranc, from Proto-West Germanic *skrank, from Proto-Germanic *skrankaz (“grid, barrier”), probably derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to bend, turn”). Cognate with German Low German Schrank (“barrier, barricade”).
Translation
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cabinet (storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall), or (specifically):; cupboard (cabinet, often built into a wall, with shelves intended for storage)
masculine, strong
Mach den Schrank auf der linken Seite auf, dort sind die Flaschen.
Open the cupboard to the left, the bottles are in there.
Die Tischdecke ist im Schrank.
The tablecloth is in the cabinet.
Wenn du auf diesen Hocker steigst, kannst du auf den Schrank fassen.
If you stand on this stool, you can reach the top of the closet.
- cabinet (storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall), or (specifically):; wardrobe, closet (cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes) masculine, strong
- cabinet (storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall), or (specifically):; bookcase (piece of furniture for the storage and display of books) masculine, strong
- locker (storage compartment with a lock) masculine, strong
- tall person with a broad frame, (absolute) unit, tank masculine, slang, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Schrank | Schränke |
| Accusative | Schrank | Schränke |
| Dative | Schrank | Schränken |
| Genitive | Schrankes | Schränke |