Koffer

See also: koffer

German

Etymology

From Late Middle High German koffer, from Middle Dutch coffer, from Old French cofre.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔfɐ/

• Audio:

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Noun

Koffer m (genitive Koffers, plural Koffer, diminutive Köfferchen n)

1. a case; a suitcase or briefcase

Usage notes

• A typical Koffer has a fairly inflexible, narrow and rectangular form, while a typical Reisetasche is flexible and broader (like a holdall or duffel bag). Other forms, such as trolley cases, may be referred to with either of the two words.

Derived terms

• Aktenkoffer
• Kofferraum
• Kofferwort

Descendants

• → Lower Sorbian: kofer

See also

• Gepäck

Further reading

• “Koffer” in Duden online

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Hunsrik

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkʰofɐ/

Noun

Koffer m (plural Koffer)

1. suitcase

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary

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Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German kupfer, from Old High German kophar, from Latin cuprum. Cognate with German Kupfer, Dutch koper, English copper, Icelandic kopar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkofɐ/

Noun

Koffer m (uncountable)

1. copper (metal)