die Büchse
Translation
can, tin, box, rifle
Examples
Öffne bitte die Büchse mit den Erbsen.
Please open the can of peas.
Sie bewahrt ihre Kekse in einer alten Büchse auf.
She keeps her cookies in an old tin.
Der Jäger trägt seine Büchse auf der Schulter.
The hunter carries his rifle on his shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
the can/box ((as accusative object)) He opens the can.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Behälter (container), die Dose (can)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'bühse', related to English 'box'. Originally referred to containers made of boxwood.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'box'. Think of a tin 'box' for cookies, which is a 'Büchse'. This can be extended to a tin can, and historically to the 'box' or chamber of a firearm, hence 'rifle'.