die Schnupftabakdose
Translation
snuffbox
Examples
Der Großvater öffnete seine alte Schnupftabakdose.
The grandfather opened his old snuffbox.
Grammar Patterns
to have/use a snuffbox ((et4)) Er hat eine Schnupftabakdose aus Silber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Tabatiere
Etymology
Composed of 'schnupfen' (to sniff), 'Tabak' (tobacco), and 'Dose' (box/tin). Literally a 'sniff-tobacco-box'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: You 'sniff' ('schnupfen') 'tobacco' ('Tabak') from a 'box' ('Dose'). The word 'Schnupfen' also means 'a cold', which involves sniffing.