der Nistkasten
Translation
nesting box, birdhouse
Examples
Wir haben einen Nistkasten im Garten aufgehängt.
We hung up a nesting box in the garden.
Ein Vogel baut sein Nest im Nistkasten.
A bird is building its nest in the birdhouse.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hang up sth. We hung up a nesting box in the garden.
Similar Words
das Vogelhaus (birdhouse)
Etymology
From 'Nist-' (from 'nisten', to nest) and 'Kasten' (box). A box for nesting.
Memory Tips
Think of a bird 'nesting' in a 'Kasten' (box/case).