English–German

“basement” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛlɐ/

Example

Ich stelle die Kisten in den Keller.

I'm putting the boxes in the basement.

Illustration for Keller (basement)

How to say “basement” in German

“Basement” in German is Keller.

A cool, dark room below a building, used for storing supplies, wine, or other goods.

Full entry for Keller: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Keller

Im Keller lagern wir die Weinflaschen.

We store the wine bottles in the basement.

Tips for using Keller

  • Keller is masculine, so the definite forms are der Keller, den Keller, and im Keller; its plural is Keller.

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