der Schrank
Translation
cupboard, cabinet, wardrobe, closet
Examples
Die Kleidung ist im Schrank.
The clothes are in the wardrobe.
Stell die Tassen in den Schrank.
Put the cups in the cupboard.
Grammar Patterns
to put ((sth.)) ((in the cupboard/wardrobe)) Stell den Ordner bitte in den Schrank.
((sth.)) is ((in the cupboard/wardrobe)) Meine Socken sind im Schrank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kasten (box/chest), Kommode (chest of drawers); Antonym: Regal (shelf)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schranc', something that bars or encloses. Related to 'Schranke' (barrier).
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'shrink' to get something out of a packed Schrank (cabinet).