German word

Container

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnˈteːnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncontainer

Example

Der Container ist voll.

The container is full.

Illustration for Container (container)

More examples

Bitte werfen Sie den Müll in den Container.

Please throw the rubbish into the container.

Core concept

A sturdy box, tank, or other vessel that holds things for storage, transport, or collection.

Common phrases

  • in den Container werfen

    throw into the container

  • aus dem Container entnehmen

    take out of the container

Similar words

Behälter: A vessel for holding liquids or solids, regardless of its shape or material.
Kiste: A strong, usually wooden square box designed to carry heavy loads.
Box: A relatively light box-shaped holder for small items and everyday goods.
Dose: A small metal or plastic container used to hold drinks or food.

Definition in German

Ein Behälter aus verschiedenen Materialien, der zur Aufbewahrung oder Sammlung von Gegenständen dient.

Word origin

German Container is a borrowing from English container, ultimately related to Latin continere, meaning 'to hold together' or 'contain'.

Usage tips

  • Container is masculine, and its plural is also Container, as in ein Container and mehrere Container.

Related words

  • Containerladungcontainer loadnoun
  • Containerlagercontainer storage facilitynoun

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