die Kelter
Translation
winepress, fruit press
Examples
Die Trauben werden in die Kelter gegeben.
The grapes are put into the winepress.
Die alte Kelter wird heute noch benutzt.
The old winepress is still used today.
Grammar Patterns
to put ((sth.)) into the Kelter The grapes are put into the Kelter.
Similar Words
Presse (press), Weinpresse (winepress)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kelter', which comes from Latin 'calcatura' (treading), related to the act of treading grapes.
Memory Tips
The sound is somewhat similar to 'cellar', where wine is stored. Think: you use the 'Kelter' to press, then store it in the 'Keller' (cellar).