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kellern
to cellar
To bring something, especially wine, into a cellar for storage and aging.
example
Der Winzer kellert den neuen Jahrgang erst nach einigen Monaten ein.
The winemaker cellars the new vintage only after a few months.
kellern
to cellar / go to the cellar
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Word family
The verb 'kellern' (to cellar / go to the cellar) is derived directly from the noun 'der Keller' (the cellar). It describes an activity that takes place in the cellar or has to do with the cellar.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen die Äpfel bald kellern, damit sie den Winter über halten.
We need to cellar the apples soon so they last through the winter.
Use with 'ein-'
In the meaning 'etwas zur Lagerung in den Keller bringen' (to bring something into the cellar for storage), the separable verb 'einkellern' (to cellar / store in a cellar) is used very often. It emphasizes the process of bringing something into the cellar.
EXAMPLE
Jeden Herbst kellern wir Kartoffeln und Wein für den Winter ein.
Every autumn we cellar potatoes and wine for the winter.
Register: colloquial
The meaning 'in den Keller gehen' (to go to the cellar) is colloquial. It is used in informal conversations as a shortened way of saying that someone is going to the cellar.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du kurz kellern und eine neue Flasche Saft holen?
Can you quickly go down to the cellar and get a new bottle of juice?
Compare with
kellern vs lagern
to store / camp
'lagern' and 'kellern' both have to do with storage. 'lagern' is the more general word: you can store almost anything, for example goods, furniture, or supplies, and the place does not have to be a cellar. 'kellern' is much more specific. It means bringing something, especially wine, into a cellar so that it can be stored or mature there. That is why 'kellern' only fits in certain situations. If the location or the maturation in the cellar is important, 'kellern' is more precise; otherwise, 'lagern' is more natural.
kellern
Der Winzer kellert den neuen Wein ein, damit er in Ruhe reifen kann.
The winemaker cellars the new wine so it can mature undisturbed.
lagern
Im Winter lagern wir die Gartenmöbel in der Garage.
In winter, we store the garden furniture in the garage.
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