Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

Schrank

Translation (Übersetzung) cupboard, wardrobe, cabinet
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ʃʁaŋk/
A1
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Tags (Tags)
beginner-vocabulary everyday furniture household storage
Schrank is a masculine noun (der Schrank) that refers to a piece of furniture with doors used for storage. It's one of the most common household nouns in German. The word comes from Middle High German 'schranc' meaning 'enclosure' or 'barrier'. In Austrian German, 'Kasten' is often used instead of 'Schrank' for certain types of cabinets.

Schrank - German Nouns - Schrank Meaning - Schrank Translation - Schrank Nouns Examples

Schrank is a German Nouns

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Schrank Examples (Beispiele) in English

Schrank examples with English translations. See how to use Schrank in sentences. Schrank example sentences in English below.

Der Schrank steht im Schlafzimmer.
The wardrobe is in the bedroom.
Describing furniture location
Ich habe meine Kleider in den Schrank gehängt.
I hung my clothes in the wardrobe.
Using the wardrobe
Kannst du bitte den Schrank aufmachen?
Can you please open the cupboard?
Requesting action
Wir brauchen einen neuen Schrank für die Küche.
We need a new cabinet for the kitchen.
Shopping for furniture
Die Bücher stehen im Schrank.
The books are in the cabinet.
Describing where things are stored

Schrank Word Family - Schrank Related Words - Schrank Family Members

Schrank Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schrank word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schrank family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schrank related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Nouns (Zusammengesetzte Substantive)
Kleiderschrank
Meaning: wardrobe, clothes cupboard
Example: Mein Kleiderschrank ist voll.
Noun
Küchenschrank
Meaning: kitchen cabinet
Example: Die Teller sind im Küchenschrank.
Noun
Bücherschrank
Meaning: bookcase
Example: Der Bücherschrank steht im Wohnzimmer.
Noun
Derived Verbs (Abgeleitete Verben)
verschränken
Meaning: to cross, to interlace
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er verschränkt die Arme.
Verb

Schrank Usage - Schrank Collocations - Schrank Idioms - Schrank Synonyms - Schrank Antonyms

Schrank Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schrank Collocations (Kollokationen)

Schrank collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Schrank word combinations and how to use Schrank with other words naturally.

im Schrank
in the cupboard
High frequency
den Schrank aufmachen
to open the cupboard
High frequency
den Schrank zuschließen
to lock the cupboard
Medium frequency
einen Schrank kaufen
to buy a cupboard
Medium frequency
vollgestopfter Schrank
overstuffed cupboard
Low frequency
Schrankwand
wall unit, shelving system
Medium frequency
Küchenschrank
kitchen cabinet
High frequency
Schranktür
cupboard door
High frequency

Schrank Idioms (Redewendungen)

Schrank idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Schrank with meanings and explanations. Master Schrank expressions used in everyday German.

aus dem letzten Loch pfeifen
to be at the end of one's rope
Literally 'to whistle from the last hole', meaning to have exhausted all resources or options
etwas im Schrank haben
to have something up one's sleeve
To have a secret plan or resource ready
jemanden in den Schrank stellen
to put someone in their place
To humble someone who is being arrogant

Schrank Synonyms (Synonyme)

Schrank synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Schrank and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Schrank similar words and their usage.

Kasten
Meaning: box, chest
Medium similarity
Regal
Meaning: shelf, bookcase
Medium similarity
Truhe
Meaning: chest, trunk
Low similarity
Vitrine
Meaning: display cabinet
Low similarity
Kommode
Meaning: chest of drawers
Medium similarity

Schrank Antonyms (Antonyme)

Schrank antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Schrank. Discover Schrank opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

offenes Regal
Meaning: open shelf
Tisch
Meaning: table
Boden
Meaning: floor

Schrank Semantically Related Words - Schrank Contextually Related Words - Schrank Thematically Related Words

Schrank Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Schrank semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Schrank. Explore Schrank related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Schrank contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Möbel Aufbewahrung Tür Regal Kommode Einrichtung Wohnung Haushalt

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