freezer
der Gefrierschrank, die Gefrierschränke
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freezer
An electrically powered appliance in which food is frozen at very low temperatures and stored for a long time.
Im Gefrierschrank liegen noch tiefgefrorene Beeren.
There are still some frozen berries in the freezer.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gefrierschränke |
| genitive | des Gefrierschrankes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gefrierschrank | die Gefrierschränke |
| accusative | den Gefrierschrank | die Gefrierschränke |
| dative | dem Gefrierschrank | den Gefrierschränken |
| genitive | des Gefrierschrankes des Gefrierschranks | der Gefrierschränke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gefrierschrank' is made up of 'Gefrier-' (freezing) and 'Schrank' (cabinet). 'Gefrier-' indicates freezing; together, the word refers to a cabinet for freezing and storing food.
Wir haben den alten Gefrierschrank durch ein energiesparendes Modell ersetzt.
We replaced the old freezer with an energy-efficient model.
The phrase 'in den Gefrierschrank' (into the freezer) is often used for putting something inside, while 'im Gefrierschrank' (in the freezer) refers to the place where something is stored. This combination is especially common with food and frozen supplies.
Ich lege die selbst gekochte Suppe in den Gefrierschrank.
I put the homemade soup in the freezer.
Im Gefrierschrank ist kein Platz mehr für die Pizza.
There is no room left for the pizza in the freezer.
Common combinations include 'den Gefrierschrank abtauen' (to defrost the freezer), 'den Gefrierschrank ausräumen' (to empty the freezer), and 'etwas im Gefrierschrank aufbewahren' (to store something in the freezer). The objects are often food, supplies, or frozen products.
Vor dem Umzug mussten wir den Gefrierschrank abtauen und ausräumen.
Before moving, we had to defrost and empty the freezer.
