English–German
“container” in German
How to say “container” in German
“Container” in German is Gefäß.
One enclosed hollow space can cradle material in a container or form a passage through the body.
Example sentences with Gefäß
Das antike Gefäß zerbrach beim Umstellen der Vitrine.
The antique container broke while the display case was being moved.
Tips for using Gefäß
- In medical contexts, Gefäß commonly refers to a blood vessel, while everyday speech often names a container more specifically as a Glas, Topf, or Dose.
Other German words for “container”
Der Behälter ist voll.
The container is full.
Der Container ist voll.
The container is full.