German Conversation · Level 6
90 words
German word
Box
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔks/
Meaning
- feminine nounbox
Example
Die Box steht auf dem Tisch.
The box is on the table.
More examples
Er legte die Unterlagen in die Box.
He put the documents in the box.
Core concept
A distinct enclosed unit, from a storage container to a speaker enclosure or a theater box.
Common phrases
in die Box legen
put in the box
aus der Box nehmen
take out of the box
eine Box verstauen
stow a box
Similar words
Schachtel: A small paper or cardboard box for keeping small items.
Kiste: A strong, relatively large box used for transport or storage.
Lautsprecher: A device that converts electrical signals into sound.
Loge: A private box-like seating area at a theater or sports venue.
Definition in German
Ein Behältnis zum Aufbewahren von Dingen; im modernen Sprachgebrauch auch für Lautsprecher oder Logenplatz gebraucht.
Word origin
German adopted Box from English, whose older form was Old English box, ultimately linked to Latin buxus for the box tree.
Usage tips
- For the theater sense, die Loge is also common, while Box often highlights a separate box seat or enclosure.
Other meanings
- speakernoun
- box seatnoun