derKasten/ˈkastn̩/box; case; chest
Kasten is a German noun that means box, case, or chest. It is pronounced /ˈkastn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.A usually rectangular container made of wood, plastic, etc., for storing or transporting objects.(container)
a.Wooden or plastic box for storage or transport.
Ich stelle die Bücher in den Kasten.—I'm putting the books in the box.
2.A large, box-shaped piece of furniture, especially for storage.(furniture)
a.Cupboard or cabinet for storing clothes, dishes, etc.
Der Kasten im Flur ist voll mit Schuhen.—The cupboard in the hallway is full of shoes.
3.(Colloquial) An informal term for technical or household devices that are box-shaped.(colloquial, technical)
a.Slang for a technical device (e.g., TV, car).
Mein alter Kasten funktioniert noch gut.—My old box (TV/car) still works well.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kasten | — |
| Genitive | des Kastens | — |
| Dative | dem Kasten | — |
| Accusative | den Kasten | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kasten" mean in English?
- "Kasten" means box, case, or chest. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kasten"?
- "Kasten" is pronounced /ˈkastn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kasten" der, die, or das?
- "Kasten" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Kasten"?
- "Kasten" is a noun in German.
