sideboard
die Anrichte, die Anrichten
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sideboard
A piece of furniture with drawers and compartments for storing dishes, cutlery, or other things. Food or objects can be placed on its surface.
Das Geschirr steht in der Anrichte im Esszimmer.
The dishes are in the sideboard in the dining room.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Anrichten |
| genitive | der Anrichte |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Anrichte | die Anrichten |
| accusative | die Anrichte | die Anrichten |
| dative | der Anrichte | den Anrichten |
| genitive | der Anrichte | der Anrichten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Anrichte' (sideboard) is related to the verb 'anrichten' (to arrange food for serving). This connection helps you picture its surface as a place where food or dishes are set out.
Vor dem Essen stellte sie die Schüsseln auf die Anrichte.
Before the meal, she placed the bowls on the sideboard.
Two expressions of location are particularly useful with 'Anrichte' (sideboard): 'in der Anrichte' (in the sideboard) refers to things stored inside, while 'auf der Anrichte' (on the sideboard) refers to objects sitting or lying on its surface.
Das Besteck liegt in der Anrichte.
The cutlery is in the sideboard.
Die frisch gebackenen Brötchen stehen auf der Anrichte.
The freshly baked rolls are on the sideboard.
'Anrichte' (sideboard) is particularly often associated with dishes, cutlery, glasses, and table linen. 'Im Esszimmer' (in the dining room) and 'in der Küche' (in the kitchen) are also typical expressions of location.
In der Anrichte im Esszimmer bewahren wir die Gläser und die Tischwäsche auf.
We keep the glasses and table linen in the sideboard in the dining room.
