Die Kiste ist auf meinem Fahrrad.
English: The box is on my bike.
Kasten /kˈastən/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "box".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Transport und Aktivitäten
- Source term
- box
- Translation
- Kasten
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Kasten |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Kasten
- Examples
- Das ist die Kasten.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Transport und Aktivitäten.
Example Sentences
Die Katze ist in der großen Kiste.
English: The cat is in the big box.
Sie legt die Spielsachen in eine Kiste.
English: She puts the toys in a box.
Ich öffne die Schachtel und finde ein Geschenk.
English: I open the box and find a present.
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