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How do you say "cupboard" in German?

der Schrank

Noun Masculine

In German, "cupboard" is der Schrank.

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Pronunciation

Say SHRAHNK. The a sounds like English ah, and it is one syllable.

Grammar notes

Der Schrank is masculine. The plural is die Schraenke. It is a cabinet or cupboard.

Example sentence

Die Geschirr ist im Schrank.

The dishes are in the cupboard.

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How to remember der Schrank

Schrank is for storing things inside. Think of all the items stored in a cupboard.

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Questions about der Schrank

How do you say "cupboard" in German?

In German, "cupboard" is der Schrank. It is a noun.

Is der Schrank masculine or feminine?

Der Schrank is masculine. The plural is die Schraenke. It is a cabinet or cupboard.

How is der Schrank used in a sentence?

Use der Schrank as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Geschirr ist im Schrank. (The dishes are in the cupboard.).

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