der Kaminsims
mantelpiece
A horizontal shelf at the upper front of a fireplace, usually made of stone, wood, or another solid material.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Kaminsims standen mehrere gerahmte Fotos.
Several framed photos stood on the mantelpiece.
der Kaminsims
mantelpiece / fireplace mantel
der Kaminsims, die Kaminsimse
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kaminsims, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kaminsimse |
| genitive | des Kaminsimses |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kaminsims | die Kaminsimse |
| accusative | den Kaminsims | die Kaminsimse |
| dative | dem Kaminsims | den Kaminsimsen |
| genitive | des Kaminsimses | der Kaminsimse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Kaminsims' is made up of 'Kamin' (fireplace) and 'Sims' (ledge). The component 'Sims' refers to a narrow, horizontal projection; 'Kamin' shows where it is located.
EXAMPLE
Der Kaminsims aus hellem Stein passt gut zum offenen Kamin.
The light-colored stone mantelpiece goes well with the open fireplace.
Location and direction
In 'auf dem Kaminsims' (on the mantelpiece), the dative is used because it describes where something is. In 'auf den Kaminsims' (onto the mantelpiece), the accusative is used because it describes where someone puts or places something.
EXAMPLE
Eine kleine Uhr steht auf dem Kaminsims.
A small clock is standing on the mantelpiece.
Sie stellt die kleine Uhr auf den Kaminsims.
She puts the small clock on the mantelpiece.
Typical collocations
When talking about decorating the mantelpiece, typical expressions are 'den Kaminsims schmücken' (to decorate the mantelpiece) and 'den Kaminsims dekorieren' (to decorate the mantelpiece). 'Mit' (with) can be used to specify which objects are used for this.
EXAMPLE
Im Dezember schmücken wir den Kaminsims mit Tannenzweigen und Kerzen.
In December, we decorate the mantelpiece with fir branches and candles.
In real life
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