Der Korb
Example: Ich habe einen Korb für die Äpfel gekauft.
Definition
"Der Korb" refers to a container traditionally made of woven materials like wicker or straw, used for holding or carrying items such as fruits, vegetables, or other goods. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, as in "Ich habe einen Korb für die Äpfel gekauft."
Etymology
The word "der Korb" comes from Old High German 'korb', which itself likely derives from Latin 'corbis' meaning basket. Did you know? The term has remained quite consistent across Germanic languages, always referring to a woven container for carrying or storing objects.
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"Der Korb" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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