German word

Karton

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁˈtɔ̃ː/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncardboard box

Example

Kannst du mir bitte den Karton geben?

Can you please give me the cardboard box?

Illustration for Karton (cardboard box)

More examples

Falte den Karton zusammen, bevor du ihn zum Altpapier gibst.

Fold up the cardboard box before putting it out for waste-paper collection.

Core concept

A sturdy paperboard box with folded flaps, used for moving goods or holding products.

Common phrases

  • ein leerer Karton

    an empty cardboard box

  • einen Karton zusammenfalten

    fold up a cardboard box

  • einen Karton entsorgen

    get rid of a cardboard box

Similar words

Schachtel: A relatively small box for small items or gifts, often made of paper or thin board.
Kiste: A sturdy box built to bear weight, often made of wood or plywood.
Paket: A wrapped parcel addressed for shipping or delivery.
Box: A box-shaped container of any material or purpose.

Definition in German

ein aus dicker Pappe oder Wellpappe gefertigter, meist faltbarer Behälter zum Verpacken, Lagern oder Verschicken von Gegenständen

Word origin

German Karton was borrowed from French carton, from Italian cartone, an augmentative of carta meaning paper, ultimately from Latin charta.

Usage tips

  • Karton is masculine, with the usual plural form Kartons: der Karton, die Kartons.

Other meanings

  • cardboardnoun
  • cartonnoun

Related words

  • Pappkartonpaperboard boxnoun

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