die Schachtel
box
a container with flat sides and a lid
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What's the difference between die Schachtel / Kiste / Karton / Büchse / Dose / Box
box — a container with flat sides and a lid
A common box or crate, often sturdier and larger than Schachtel.
Die Kiste steht im Keller.
Ящик стоит в подвале.
A cardboard box, often used for packaging; very close to Schachtel.
Der Karton ist noch nicht geöffnet.
Картонная коробка ещё не открыта.
Usually a tin can or metal container; not a regular box.
Die Büchse mit den Keksen steht im Schrank.
Банка с печеньем стоит в шкафу.
Usually a can or tin container; used for food and drinks, not for an ordinary box.
Die Dose ist leer.
Банка пуста.
A direct borrowing from English; in German it often means a box, case, or container.
Die Box ist zu klein für das Geschenk.
Коробка слишком маленькая для подарка.
Diminutive form: a little box, often with a cute or affectionate feel.
In dem Schachtelchen sind Schmuckstücke.
В маленькой коробочке лежат украшения.
A very general word: any container or vessel; less specific than Schachtel.
Der Behälter ist aus Plastik.
Ёмкость сделана из пластика.
Packaging in general; it is not the box itself, but the wrapping or pack around a product.
Die Verpackung ist beschädigt.
Упаковка повреждена.
A cover, casing, or wrapper; it can be an outer layer rather than a box.
Die Hülle schützt das Buch.
Обложка защищает книгу.
A crate, box, cabinet, or container; often larger and sturdier than Schachtel.
Der Kasten steht neben der Tür.
Ящик стоит рядом с дверью.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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die Schachtel translation: box. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce die Schachtel
/ˈʃaxtəl/
die Schachtel translation
box
die Schachtel transcription
/ˈʃaxtəl/
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die Schachtel meaning: what does it mean?
ein Behälter mit flachen Seiten und einem Deckel
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die Schachtel is pronounced as /ˈʃaxtəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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