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die Arbeitsplatte

worktop, countertop, work surface

Die neue Küche hat eine Arbeitsplatte aus Granit.

The new kitchen has a granite worktop.

Stell die Tasse bitte auf die Arbeitsplatte.

Please put the cup on the worktop.

to put/place ((sth.)) on the worktop Stellen Sie die Tasse auf die Arbeitsplatte.

die Theke (counter), die Anrichte (sideboard)

From 'Arbeit' (work) + 'Platte' (plate, slab). Literally a 'work slab'.

Think of it as the 'plate' or flat surface ('Platte') where you do your kitchen 'work' ('Arbeit').

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