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How do you say "cupboard" in German?
der Schrank
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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