English–German
“drawer” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃuːpˌlaːdə/
Example
Der Schreibtisch hat drei Schubladen.
The desk has three drawers.
How to say “drawer” in German
“Drawer” in German is Schublade.
A box-like section moves in and out of a desk or cabinet, while its figurative use places people or ideas into rigid categories.
Example sentences with Schublade
Seine Idee wurde in die Schublade gesteckt und lange nicht mehr diskutiert.
His idea was put in the drawer and was not discussed again for a long time.
Tips for using Schublade
- In der Schublade liegen can describe something kept unpublished or unused, not only an object stored in a drawer.