die Schublade, -n
drawer
Ein Teil von einem Möbelstück, den man herausziehen kann, um Dinge darin aufzubewahren.
The German word "Schublade" is a noun that means "drawer". It is a compound word formed from "Schub," meaning "push," and "lade," meaning "to load" or "to carry." Together, "Schublade" refers to a compartment that is pushed in or pulled out for storage.
Similar words include "Fach" (which translates to "compartment" or "shelf") and "Behälter" (which means "container").
The difference is that "Schublade" specifically refers to a type of drawer within furniture, while "Fach" can refer to any compartment within a structure, and "Behälter" is a general term for any container that might not have a sliding or pull-out mechanism.
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Examples
Die Schublade ist voll mit alten Briefen.noun
The drawer is full of old letters.
Anna macht die Schublade langsam auf.noun
Anna opens the drawer slowly.
Hast du die Schublade unter dem Tisch schon gesehen?noun
Have you seen the drawer under the table yet?
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