# der Schrank

der Schrank is a German noun meaning “cupboard”. Forms: des Schrankes, die Schränke.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Schrankes
- Plural: die Schränke

## In other languages

- Русский: шкаф
- Українська: шафа

## Meanings

1. cupboard (cabinet, often built into a wall, with shelves intended for storage)
2. wardrobe, closet (cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes)
3. bookcase (piece of furniture for the storage and display of books)
4. locker (storage compartment with a lock)
5. _slang_ tall person with a broad frame, (absolute) unit, tank
6. cupboard; closet; cabinet; wardrobe
   - Sie öffnete den Schrank und nahm ein Handtuch heraus.

## Examples

- Der Schrank ist ungefähr zwei Meter hoch. — The cupboard is about two metres tall.
- Öffne den Schrank mit diesem Schlüssel hier. — Open the cabinet with this key.
- Was ist in dem Schrank da? — What's in that closet?
- Hast du in den Schrank gesehen? — Did you look in the cupboard?
- Lege die Kleider in den Schrank. — Put the clothes in the cupboard.

## Related words

- Synonym: Kasten

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