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
- 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
- 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 |