das Kochgeschirr
cookware
Pots, pans, and other containers used for cooking and frying.
EXAMPLE
Für einen Induktionsherd braucht man geeignetes Kochgeschirr.
You need suitable cookware for an induction stove.
das Kochgeschirr
cookware / mess tin
das Kochgeschirr, die Kochgeschirre
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Meanings
das Kochgeschirr
mess tin
A usually metal container with a lid in which soldiers, in particular, receive, heat, and eat their meals.
EXAMPLE
Die Soldaten hielten ihr Kochgeschirr bereit, um sich die Suppe ausgeben zu lassen.
The soldiers kept their mess tins ready so they could be served the soup.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kochgeschirr, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kochgeschirre |
| genitive | des Kochgeschirres |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kochgeschirr | die Kochgeschirre |
| accusative | das Kochgeschirr | die Kochgeschirre |
| dative | dem Kochgeschirr | den Kochgeschirren |
| genitive | des Kochgeschirres des Kochgeschirrs | der Kochgeschirre |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Kochgeschirr' (cookware) is made up of 'Koch-' (cooking) and 'Geschirr' (dishes / utensils). 'Koch-' indicates that it is used for cooking, while 'Geschirr' here refers to containers and equipment for this purpose.
EXAMPLE
Das Kochgeschirr nimmt in der kleinen Küche viel Platz ein.
The cookware takes up a lot of space in the small kitchen.
Typical collocations
In its general meaning, 'Kochgeschirr' (cookware) often appears with information about the material or use, for example 'Kochgeschirr aus Edelstahl' (stainless steel cookware), 'geeignetes Kochgeschirr' (suitable cookware), and 'Kochgeschirr für Induktion' (cookware for induction).
EXAMPLE
Für den neuen Herd hat sie Kochgeschirr für Induktion gekauft.
She bought induction cookware for the new stove.
Military context
The meaning of a personal container is found particularly in military or historical texts. Signal words such as 'Soldaten' (soldiers), 'Feld' (field), or 'Marsch' (march) help identify this meaning from the context.
EXAMPLE
Beim Marsch durch den Wald trug jeder Soldat sein Kochgeschirr am Gürtel.
During the march through the forest, each soldier carried his mess tin on his belt.
In real life
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