German word

Kiste

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɪstə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbox

Example

Das Geschenk liegt in der Kiste.

The gift is in the box.

Illustration for Kiste (box)

More examples

Sie holte das Foto aus der Kiste.

She took the photo out of the box.

Core concept

A sturdy rectangular container, open or lidded, holding goods during storage or transport.

Common phrases

  • etwas aus der Kiste holen

    get something out of the box

  • die Kiste verschließen

    close the box

  • auf die Kiste stellen

    put something on the box

Similar words

Karton: A cardboard box commonly used to pack and ship goods or products.
Schachtel: A small, thin box made of paper or plastic for sweets, medicine, or similar items.
Kasten: A sturdy box or case often used to hold bottles or drinks together.
Truhe: A large, deep chest often used to store clothing or valuables for a long time.

Definition in German

ein meist rechteckiger, offener oder mit Deckel versehener Behälter zum Lagern und Transportieren von Sachen

Word origin

German Kiste comes from Latin cista, ultimately from Greek kiste, and entered German through earlier forms such as Old High German kista.

Usage tips

  • Kiste is feminine, so the example uses 'in der Kiste' for a stationary object; its plural is Kisten.

Other meanings

  • cratenoun

Related words

  • Kistchensmall boxnoun
  • kistenweisebox by boxadverb

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