die Schobbeschachtel
Translation
shoebox (dialectal)
Examples
Die alten Fotos liegen in einer Schobbeschachtel.
The old photos are in a shoebox.
Grammar Patterns
to keep sth. in a shoebox ((sth.)) ((in+dat)) She keeps old letters in a shoebox.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schuhkarton, die Schuhschachtel
Etymology
A dialect word composed of 'Schobbe' (regional for 'Schuhe' = shoes) and 'Schachtel' (box).
Memory Tips
Recognize this as a regional term for 'shoebox'. The standard German is 'Schuhkarton'. 'Schachtel' is a standard word for a cardboard box.