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der Gefrierschrank, ¨-e

freezer

Definition & Meaning

A Gefrierschrank is an electrical appliance used for the long-term storage of frozen food. Unlike a chest freezer (Gefriertruhe), which opens from the top, a Gefrierschrank is shaped like an upright refrigerator, featuring a front-opening door and interior shelves or drawers. It is designed to maintain temperatures of -18 degrees Celsius or lower.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine noun (der). It is a compound word consisting of two parts:

  • gefrieren: the verb meaning "to freeze".
  • der Schrank: the noun meaning "cupboard", "cabinet", or "closet".

Essentially, it is a "freezing cabinet."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Tiefkühlschrank: A common synonym that essentially means the same thing.
  • Gefriertruhe: A horizontal chest freezer (related term).
  • Eisschrank: An older term, historically referring to a cabinet cooled by blocks of ice, but sometimes used colloquially for modern freezers.

Antonyms:

  • Kühlschrank: A refrigerator used for cooling (not freezing) food.
  • Wärmeschrank: A warming cabinet used to keep food or dishes hot.

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Examples

Der Gefrierschrank in der Küche ist kaputt.noun

The freezer in the kitchen is broken.

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