# die Box

die Box is a German noun meaning “box”. Forms: der Box, die Boxen.

## Forms

- Genitive: der Box
- Plural: die Boxen

## In other languages

- Українська: коробка

## Meanings

1. box (cuboid container); but not as widely used as in English in formal language, perhaps most common for plastic boxes
2. loudspeaker (box-like encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices)
3. a stall for a horse (compartment in a stable); not used for a horsebox, which is Pferdeanhänger
   - In der Box stand ein dunkelbraunes Pferd mit einem Kappzaum und stampfte in dem frischen Stroh umher.
4. pit (area for refueling and repairing)
5. _umgangssprachlich, · Jargon · Musik_ speaker
   - An die Stereoanlage sind Boxen anzuschließen.

## Examples

- Lege deine Spielsachen in die Box zurück. — Put your toys back in the box.
- Lass die Box an ihrem Platz! — Leave that box where it is.
- Damiano weigerte sich, die Box zu benutzen. — Damiano refused to use the box.
- Sie benötigen einen Schlüssel zum Öffnen der Box. — You need a key to open the box.
- Was war in der Box? — What was in the box?

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