die Kiste
Translation
box, crate, case
Examples
Die Weinflaschen sind in der Kiste.
The wine bottles are in the box.
Er trägt eine schwere Kiste.
He is carrying a heavy crate.
Grammar Patterns
die Kiste ((as subject/object)) to use the box as a subject or object Die Kiste ist sehr schwer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Box, Kasten, Schachtel
Etymology
From Old High German 'kista', derived from Latin 'cista' (chest, box).
Memory Tips
Think of a treasure chest. 'Kiste' is cognate with the English word 'chest'.