der Sammlungsschrank
Translation
display cabinet, collector's cabinet, specimen cabinet
Examples
Die Schmetterlinge sind in einem Sammlungsschrank.
The butterflies are in a specimen cabinet.
Er bewahrt seine Münzen in speziellen Sammlungsschränken auf.
He keeps his coins in special collector's cabinets.
Grammar Patterns
to keep ((sth.)) in a collector's cabinet He keeps his coins in special collector's cabinets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Vitrine, der Schaukasten
Etymology
Composed of 'die Sammlung' (the collection) and 'der Schrank' (the cabinet). Literally, a 'collection cabinet'.
Memory Tips
Picture a special 'Schrank' (cabinet) just for your 'Sammlung' (collection) of valuable items.