die Dose
Translation
can, tin, box, socket
Examples
Ich öffne eine Dose Bohnen.
I am opening a can of beans.
Steck den Stecker in die Dose.
Put the plug into the socket.
Sie bewahrt Kekse in einer Dose auf.
She keeps biscuits in a tin.
Grammar Patterns
a can of ((sth.)) a can of sth. I'm buying a can of tuna.
in a can in a can The soup is in a can.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Büchse, Behälter, Gefäß
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'dose' meaning 'box' or 'container'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dose' of food or medicine that comes in a can or container. It also sounds a bit like the English word 'doze' - you might doze off if you can't open the 'Dose' of coffee.