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cube
A cube-shaped body or object. The term is often used in modern, technical, or design-related contexts instead of 'Würfel' (cube/die).
Der Lautsprecher hat das Design eines minimalistischen schwarzen Cubes.
The speaker has the design of a minimalist black cube.
The word 'Cube' is an English loanword. It is used especially in contexts such as modern design, architecture, or technology to make an object sound modern or international.
Das neue Museum ist ein beeindruckender Cube aus Glas und Stahl.
The new museum is an impressive cube made of glass and steel.
Although the word comes from English, it has a fixed grammatical gender in German. It is masculine: 'der Cube'.
Der Cube auf dem Tisch ist eine Bluetooth-Box.
The cube on the table is a Bluetooth speaker.
'Cube' is often combined with materials or design-related adjectives. Typical phrases are 'ein Cube aus Holz' (a cube made of wood), 'ein minimalistischer Cube' (a minimalist cube), or 'ein leuchtender Cube' (a glowing cube).
Im Park steht ein großer Cube aus Beton als Kunstwerk.
In the park there is a large cube made of concrete as a work of art.
box
'die Box' and 'der Cube' can both refer to a box-shaped object. However, 'Box' is more general and more useful in everyday language: it can be a container, a speaker, or a technical device. 'Cube' especially refers to the shape, meaning a cube-shaped object, and sounds more modern or technical. Learners may confuse the words because both are often angular. The important point is: when the function as a container or device is the main focus, 'Box' usually fits. When the cube shape is important, 'Cube' is more likely to fit.
Der neue Bluetooth-Cube sieht aus wie ein kleiner schwarzer Würfel.
The new Bluetooth cube looks like a small black cube.
Im Regal steht eine Box mit alten Kabeln.
There is a box with old cables on the shelf.