nounnoun
die Vitrine, -n
display case
The German word "Vitrine" is a feminine noun that means display cabinet or showcase. It is borrowed from French vitrine, meaning a glass case for exhibiting objects.
- The core word is "Trine" (not a standalone German word here), but the term itself focuses on the transparent glass enclosure for displaying items.
Similar words:
- Schaukasten (display case)
- Glasvitrine (glass display cabinet)
- Regal (shelf)
Difference:
- Vitrine emphasizes a glass-fronted cabinet designed for displaying valuable or decorative objects, often enclosed and locked.
- Schaukasten usually refers to a public display case, often outside buildings for announcements or exhibits.
- Regal is a more general term for shelves, not necessarily for display or protection.
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Examples
Die Vitrine in ihrer Wohnung ist voller Antiquitäten.noun
The display case in their apartment is full of antiques.
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