Kiste Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kiste" is used as noun with the meaning of "box", "crate" or "jalopy".

Essential properties of "Kiste"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Kiste
  • Plural: die Kisten

Meanings of "Kiste" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Rectangular container for storing or transporting objects"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Stell die Kiste bitte in den Keller.Please put the box in the cellar.
  2. Er packte alle seine Sachen in eine große Kiste.He packed all his belongings into a large box.
  3. Die Kiste war zu schwer, um sie alleine zu tragen.The box was too heavy to carry alone.

2.) "Colloquial term for an old or dilapidated car"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine alte Kiste hat schon wieder eine Panne.His old jalopy has broken down again.
  2. Mit dieser Kiste willst du in den Urlaub fahren?You want to go on vacation with this clunker?
  3. Meine Kiste ist zwar nicht schön, aber sie fährt.My car isn't pretty, but it runs.

3.) "Colloquial term for a box of alcoholic beverages, especially beer"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bring noch eine Kiste Bier mit zur Party.Bring another case of beer to the party.
  2. Wir haben gestern eine ganze Kiste leer gemacht.We emptied a whole case yesterday.
  3. Im Supermarkt gibt es diese Woche Kisten im Angebot.Cases are on offer at the supermarket this week.
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