German word

Keller

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbasement

Example

Ich stelle die Kisten in den Keller.

I'm putting the boxes in the basement.

Illustration for Keller (basement)

More examples

Im Keller lagern wir die Weinflaschen.

We store the wine bottles in the basement.

Core concept

A cool, dark room below a building, used for storing supplies, wine, or other goods.

Common phrases

  • in den Keller stellen

    put in the basement

  • im Keller lagern

    store in the basement

  • den Keller ausräumen

    clear out the basement

Similar words

Weinkeller: An underground room used to store and age wine.
Vorratskeller: An underground storage room for keeping household food and supplies.

Definition in German

Ein unterirdischer Raum in einem Gebäude, oft kühl und dunkel, häufig als Vorrats- oder Weinkeller genutzt.

Word origin

German Keller comes through Middle High German keller from Latin cellarium, meaning a storeroom or pantry.

Usage tips

  • Keller is masculine, so the definite forms are der Keller, den Keller, and im Keller; its plural is Keller.

Other meanings

  • cellarnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • kellernstore in the cellarverb
  • Kellerraumbasement roomnoun
  • Kellergeschossbasement levelnoun

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