die Schnupftabakdose
Translation
snuffbox
Examples
Der Großvater öffnete seine alte Schnupftabakdose.
The grandfather opened his old snuffbox.
Grammar Patterns
to have/use a snuffbox ((sth.)) Er hat eine Schnupftabakdose aus Silber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Tabatiere
Etymology
A compound of 'schnupfen' (to sniff), 'Tabak' (tobacco), and 'Dose' (box/can). Literally a 'sniffing tobacco box'.
Memory Tips
Think of the three parts: 'schnupfen' (sniffing), 'Tabak' (tobacco), and 'Dose' (box). It describes its function perfectly.