Die Schublade
Example: Ich habe die Schublade voller bunter Stifte geöffnet.
Definition
"Die Schublade" refers to a drawer, a box-shaped compartment that slides in and out of a piece of furniture, used for storing items such as utensils, documents, or stationery. For example, in the sentence, 'Ich habe die Schublade voller bunter Stifte geöffnet,' it means a drawer filled with colorful pens.
Etymology
The German word "die Schublade" comes from the verb 'schieben,' meaning 'to push,' combined with 'Lade,' an old term for a box or chest. So, "Schublade" literally means 'a box that you push,' which perfectly describes how a drawer operates. Did you know that this word highlights the mechanical action involved in using the drawer?
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"Die Schublade" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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