das Kabinett
Translation
cabinet (government), cabinet (furniture), closet
Examples
Das Kabinett trifft sich heute zur Sitzung.
The cabinet is meeting for a session today.
Das alte Kabinett steht in der Ecke.
The old cabinet stands in the corner.
Grammar Patterns
the cabinet (government) The cabinet has passed the new law.
the cabinet (furniture) She put the china in the cabinet.
Similar Words
Regierung (government), Schrank (cupboard)
Etymology
From French 'cabinet', a small room. This meaning extended to a room where government advisors meet (a cabinet), and a piece of furniture for storage.
Memory Tips
A government 'Kabinett' is a 'cabinet' of ministers, just like a furniture 'Kabinett' is a 'cabinet' for valuables. The word is the same in English.