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"Refrigerator" in German: Kühlschrank
der Kühlschrank
Refrigerator in German is der Kühlschrank, a masculine noun. The freezer section is often das Gefrierfach, and fridge slang Fridge appears too.
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How to pronounce Kühlschrank
Say it
KUEL-shrahnk
/ˈkyːlʃʁaŋk/
KUEL-shrahnk. Kühl has rounded ü; Schrank like "shrahnk".
"Refrigerator" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Kühlschrank | refrigerator Default. | Default. |
| das Gefrierfach | freezer compartment Inside many fridges. | Inside many fridges. |
| in den Kühlschrank | into the fridge Direction. | Direction. |
| der Fridge | fridge Casual English loan. | Casual English loan. |
How to use Kühlschrank in real life
- 1Kitchen
Stell die Milch in den Kühlschrank.
Put the milk in the refrigerator.
In den Kühlschrank accusative.
- 2Flat share
Im Kühlschrank ist noch Joghurt.
There's still yogurt in the refrigerator.
Im Kühlschrank dative.
- 3Broken appliance
Unser Kühlschrank summt komisch.
Our refrigerator is humming weirdly.
Unser Kühlschrank.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kühlschrank
Incorrect: die Kühlschrank
Correct: der Kühlschrank
Kühlschrank is masculine.
Incorrect: in dem Kühlschrank stellen (direction)
Correct: in den Kühlschrank stellen
Motion into uses accusative den.
Good to know
WG (shared flat) notes on the Kühlschrank door are a German student classic. Kühlkette matters in food shopping talk too.
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Unpacking groceries
ChatPal
Ist im Kühlschrank noch Platz?
Is there still room in the refrigerator?
You
Knapp. Der Kühlschrank ist voll mit Resten.
Barely. The refrigerator is full of leftovers.
ChatPal
Dann räume ich den Kühlschrank kurz aus.
Then I'll quickly clear out the refrigerator.
You
Danke. Die Butter gehört nach vorne im Kühlschrank.
Thanks. The butter belongs at the front in the refrigerator.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Refrigerator" in German
What gender is Kühlschrank?
Masculine: der Kühlschrank.
How do you say in the fridge?
Im Kühlschrank.
How do you say freezer?
Der Gefrierschrank / das Gefrierfach.
What is the plural?
Die Kühlschränke.
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