German word

Schrank

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃʁaŋk/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncupboard

Example

Ich öffne den Schrank.

I open the cupboard.

Illustration for Schrank (cupboard)

More examples

Ich hänge die Jacke in den Schrank.

I hang the jacket in the cupboard.

Core concept

A closed storage unit standing against a wall, opened by doors to reach clothes, dishes, or stored household items.

Common phrases

  • in den Schrank hängen

    hang in the cupboard

  • aus dem Schrank nehmen

    take out of the cupboard

  • den Schrank reinigen

    clean the cupboard

Similar words

Kleiderschrank: A tall enclosed unit with hanging space and shelves for storing clothes.
Regal: An open storage unit with shelves that keep stored items visible.
Kommode: A low, wide storage unit mainly made up of drawers.
Küchenschrank: An enclosed kitchen storage unit for dishes, food, or cooking supplies.

Definition in German

Schrank ist ein Möbelstück zum geschlossenen Aufbewahren von Dingen und wird häufig für Kleidung oder Geschirr verwendet.

Word origin

The noun comes through Middle High German schranc from Old High German scranc and originally denoted a barrier or enclosed space.

Usage tips

  • Regal means open shelving, whereas Schrank normally has doors or another enclosing front.

Other meanings

  • wardrobenoun
  • closetnoun

Related words

  • Schrankwandwall unitnoun
  • Schrankfachcupboard compartmentnoun
  • Schranktürcupboard doornoun

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