German word

Kühlschrank

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkyːlˌʃʁaŋk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfridge

Example

Ich stelle die Milch in den Kühlschrank.

I put the milk in the fridge.

Illustration for Kühlschrank (fridge)

More examples

Am Kühlschrank hängt ein Magnet.

A magnet is hanging on the fridge.

Core concept

A closed, upright food cupboard hums quietly while its chilled interior protects everyday groceries from spoiling quickly.

Common phrases

  • den Kühlschrank öffnen

    open the fridge

  • etwas in den Kühlschrank legen

    put something in the fridge

  • etwas aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen

    take something out of the fridge

Similar words

Gefrierfach: A small compartment inside a refrigerator for freezing or briefly storing food.
Gefrierschrank: A large appliance that freezes substantial amounts of food for long-term storage.

Definition in German

Ein geschlossenes Gerät, das Lebensmittel durch Kühlung frisch hält und aufbewahrt.

Word origin

German forms Kühlschrank by joining kühl, 'cool', and Schrank, 'cupboard', to name a cooling cupboard.

Usage tips

  • For placing something inside, German uses in den Kühlschrank, while a stationary location uses im Kühlschrank.

Related words

  • Kühlschranktemperaturfridge temperaturenoun
  • Kühlschrankinhaltfridge contentsnoun

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