die Schachtel
Translation
box, carton, pack
Examples
Ich habe eine Schachtel Pralinen gekauft.
I bought a box of chocolates.
Die leere Schachtel liegt auf dem Tisch.
The empty box is on the table.
Grammar Patterns
((a box)) ((of sth.)) a box of sth. I need a box of matches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kiste (crate), Dose (can), Behälter (container)
Etymology
Diminutive of 'Schacht' (shaft), originally meaning a small container.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small, 'shackled' box, something contained. The '-el' ending often indicates a diminutive form in German.