German word

Sack

Pronunciation

IPA/zak/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbag

Example

Er legt das Obst in den Sack.

He puts the fruit in the bag.

Illustration for Sack (bag)

More examples

Sie füllt den Sack mit Äpfeln.

She fills the sack with apples.

Core concept

A flexible container that holds loose things for carrying or storage.

Common phrases

  • einen Sack Kartoffeln

    a sack of potatoes

  • ein schwerer Sack

    a heavy sack

  • einen Sack tragen

    carry a sack

Similar words

Tüte: A thin paper or plastic bag for carrying light shopping.
Tasche: A cloth or leather bag for carrying personal belongings.
Beutel: A small, soft bag that closes with a drawstring.
Rucksack: A bag carried on the back with straps over both shoulders.

Definition in German

Ein meist aus Stoff, Papier oder Kunststoff gefertigtes Behältnis zum Aufbewahren oder Transportieren von Gegenständen.

Word origin

German Sack comes through Middle High German sack from Latin saccus, ultimately from Greek sakkos, meaning a bag or coarse container.

Usage tips

  • Sack is masculine, with the plural Säcke; the umlaut marks the vowel change in the plural.

Related words

  • Säckchensmall bagnoun
  • Sackgassedead endnoun
  • sackförmigsack-shapedadjective

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