Schachtel
dieNounbox; carton
English translations
- 01
box
- 02
carton
- 03
package
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Behälter aus Karton oder anderem Material.
- English meaning
- Box
- Synonym
- Karton, Kiste
- German example
- Ich habe die Geschenke in eine Schachtel gelegt.
- English example
- I put the gifts in a box.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schachtel
- Plural Form
- die Schachteln
Related words
- Schachtelsatz
Complex sentence, convoluted sentence
- schachteln
Nest
- Schachtelhalm
Horsetail
- Ackerschachtelhalm
field horsetail
- verschachteln
Nest
- Streichholzschachtel
matchbox
- Verschachtelung
Nesting
- Streichholzschächtelchen
Matchbox
- Schuhkarton
Shoebox
- Kofferwort
Portmanteau
- Phillumenist
Phillumenist
- Phillumenie
Phillumeny
- Bandwurmsatz
A very long and complex sentence that is difficult to understand.
- Schächtelchen
Small box
- byzantinisch
Byzantine
- Box
A box is a container, usually rectangular, for storing or transporting items.
- Kiste
Crate
- Karton
Cardboard box
- Kistchen
Small box
- herzförmig
Heart-shaped
- Kästlein
Small box, casket
- Kästchen
Small box
Example sentences with “Schachtel”
Eine Schachtel Pralinen. (A box of chocolates.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'Schachtel' and 'Karton'?
'Schachtel' is usually a small box, while 'Karton' refers to a larger cardboard box.