Schrank

German

Etymology

From Late Middle High German schranc, from Old High German scranc, from Proto-Germanic *skrankaz (“grid, barrier”). Cognate with German Low German Schrank (“barrier, barricade”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃʀaŋk/
• Rhymes: -aŋk

• Audio:

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Noun

Schrank m (genitive Schrankes or Schranks, plural Schränke, diminutive Schränkchen n)

1. cabinet (storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall), or (specifically):
   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)
2. locker (storage compartment with a lock)

Hyponyms

• Chemikalienschrank (“chemical cabinet”)
• Eckschrank (“corner cupboard”)
• Einbauschrank (“built-in cabinet, built-in cupboard”)
• Eisschrank (“icebox”)
• Gefrierschrank
• Geldschrank
• Giftschrank
• Kleiderschrank
• Kühlschrank
• Medizinschrank (“medicine cabinet”)
• Panzerschrank
• Schlafzimmerschrank (“bedroom closet”)
• Waffenschrank (“gun cabinet, weapons cabinet”)
• Wandschrank (“closet”) (built-in)

 

Related terms

• Schranke

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Hunsrik

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃraŋk/

Noun

Schrank m (plural Schrenk, diminutive Schrenkche)

1. cabinet

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary