English–German

“basket” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁp/

Example

Ich habe zwei Körbe gekauft.

I bought two baskets.

Illustration for Korb (basket)

How to say “basket” in German

“Basket” in German is Korb.

An open woven carrier sits ready to hold everyday objects, with its handle making transport easy.

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

Example sentences with Korb

Auf dem Markt füllte ich meinen Korb mit frischem Gemüse.

At the market, I filled my basket with fresh vegetables.

Tips for using Korb

  • The phrase jemandem einen Korb geben means to reject someone's romantic interest, not to give that person a basket.

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