Klapperkiste
dieNounrattletrap; old piece of junk
English translations
- 01
toy chest
- 02
rattlebox
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein altes, heruntergekommenes Auto oder ein anderes Fahrzeug, das durch laute Geräusche auffällt.
- English meaning
- An old, run-down car or other vehicle that is noticeable due to loud noises.
- Synonym
- altes Auto, Schrottkarre
- German example
- Seine Klapperkiste hat den TÜV nicht bestanden.
- English example
- His old jalopy didn't pass the vehicle inspection.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Klapperkiste
- Plural Form
- die Klapperkisten
Example sentences with “Klapperkiste”
Diese Klapperkiste macht bei jedem Schlagloch Geräusche. (This rattletrap makes noises at every pothole.)
Frequently asked questions
What does Klapperkiste literally mean?
It comes from 'klappern' (to rattle) and 'Kiste' (box/crate), describing something that rattles and is falling apart.