NOUN

derContainer/kɔnˈteːnɐ/container; large storage bin; shipping container

Container is a German noun that means container, large storage bin, or shipping container. It is pronounced /kɔnˈteːnɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Container".

Definitions

1.large metal box used for transporting or storing goods(transport/storage)

a.shipping container

Die Container werden im Hafen entladen.—The containers are unloaded at the port.

b.large trash or recycling bin

Wir müssen den Container mit dem Altpapier füllen.—We have to fill the container with the waste paper.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Containerdie Container
Genitivedes Containersder Container
Dativedem Containerden Containern
Accusativeden Containerdie Container

Frequently asked questions

What does "Container" mean in English?
"Container" means container, large storage bin, or shipping container. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Container"?
"Container" is pronounced /kɔnˈteːnɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Container" der, die, or das?
"Container" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Container"?
The plural of "Container" is "Container".
What part of speech is "Container"?
"Container" is a noun in German.

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