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camping stove
A small, portable device for heating and cooking food and drinks, often used when camping or hiking.
Nach der langen Wanderung machten wir uns auf dem Gaskocher eine heiße Tasse Tee.
After the long hike, we made ourselves a hot cup of tea on the gas camping stove.
case
In zoology, the tube-shaped living and protective case built by caddisfly larvae from sand, small stones, or plant parts.
Das Wasser im Bach war so klar, dass man die Köcher der Larven am Grund erkennen konnte.
The water in the stream was so clear that you could make out the larvae's cases on the bottom.
The most common meaning of 'Kocher' (camping stove) is derived from the verb 'kochen' (to cook). The ending '-er' here denotes a device or tool, so a device for cooking.
Für die Bergtour brauchen wir einen leichten und zuverlässigen Kocher.
For the mountain tour, we need a light and reliable camping stove.
The two meanings are very different. If it is about camping, hiking, or preparing food outdoors, the device is meant. If people are talking about insect larvae, streams, or biology, the protective case is meant.
Bitte fülle die Gaskartusche für den Kocher auf.
Please refill the gas cartridge for the camping stove.
In connection with the camping device, the energy sources are often mentioned, e.g. 'Gaskocher' (gas stove) or 'Spirituskocher' (alcohol stove). A typical action is 'etwas auf dem Kocher zubereiten' (to prepare something on the camping stove).
Wir haben uns auf dem Gaskocher eine Suppe warm gemacht.
We warmed up some soup on the gas camping stove.
The meaning 'Schutzhülle einer Larve' (protective case of a larva) is a technical term from zoology. You will hear this word almost only in biological texts or documentaries.
Die Form des Köchers hilft bei der Bestimmung der Insektenart.
The shape of the case helps identify the insect species.
burner / distiller / Brenner Pass
When cooking, a Brenner produces a flame or heat directly by burning fuel and can be part of a cooking device. A Kocher refers to the small, portable appliance as a whole that is used to heat food and drinks. When camping, a Kocher can therefore contain a Brenner.
Für die Wanderung packt Nina einen kleinen Kocher in den Rucksack.
Nina packs a small camping stove in her backpack for the hike.
Am Campingkocher erzeugt der Brenner keine gleichmässige Flamme mehr.
The burner on the camping stove is no longer producing an even flame.
