das Schließfach, ¨-er
locker
The German word "Schließfach" is a compound noun made of:
- Schließ (from the verb schließen, meaning "to close" or "to lock")
- Fach (meaning "compartment" or "locker")
Meaning:
A Schließfach is a locker or safe deposit box, typically found in places like train stations, gyms, or banks, used to securely store personal belongings.
Similar words:
- Schrankfach (cabinet compartment)
- Depotfach (storage compartment)
- Tresorfach (safe compartment)
Difference:
While Schließfach emphasizes secure, lockable compartments usually for temporary individual use, Schrankfach or Depotfach refer more generally to storage spaces that may not be individually lockable or as secure. Tresorfach implies higher security, often built into safes.
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Examples
Das Schließfach ist groß.noun
The locker is big.
Die Studenten legen ihre Taschen in die Schließfächer.noun
The students put their bags in the lockers.
Kannst du mir bitte zeigen, wo mein Schließfach ist?noun
Can you please show me where my locker is?
Der Schlüssel für das Schließfach ging gestern verloren.noun
The key for the locker was lost yesterday.
Im Schließfach lag ein wichtiges Dokument.noun
In the locker lay an important document.
Für jedes Schließfach musste man eine kleine Gebühr bezahlen.noun
For each locker one had to pay a small fee.
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