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How do you say "closet" in German?
der Schrank
In German, "closet" is der Schrank.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'shrahnk', rhyming with 'frank' but starting with 'shr'.
Grammar notes
der Schrank is masculine. Plural: der Schränke.
Example sentence
Er bewahrte seine Schuhe im Schrank auf.
He kept his shoes in the closet.
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How to remember der Schrank
Just remember Schrank is the general word for any large cabinet or closet, a simple one-syllable word to lock in.
Related words
- mattress die Matratze
- pillow das Kissen
- sheet das Blatt
- curtain der Vorhang
- rug der Teppich
- wardrobe der Kleiderschrank
- faucet der Wasserhahn
- sink das Waschbecken
- drain der Abfluss
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Questions about der Schrank
How do you say "closet" in German?
In German, "closet" is der Schrank. It is a noun.
Is der Schrank masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Schrank is masculine. Plural: der Schränke.
How is der Schrank used in a sentence?
Use der Schrank as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er bewahrte seine Schuhe im Schrank auf. (He kept his shoes in the closet.).
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