der Köcher
quiver
A long, narrow container for storing and carrying arrows or other long, narrow objects.
EXAMPLE
Die Bogenschützin zog einen Pfeil aus ihrem Köcher.
The archer pulled an arrow from her quiver.
der Köcher
quiver
der Köcher, die Köcher
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Meanings
noch einen Pfeil im Köcher haben
another string to one's bow
To have another option, argument, or means available to achieve a goal.
EXAMPLE
Falls die Verhandlungen scheitern, haben wir noch einen Pfeil im Köcher.
If the negotiations fail, we still have another string to our bow.
der Köcher
case
A tube-shaped protective covering that the larvae of certain insects build from small stones, plant fragments, or similar materials.
EXAMPLE
Die Larve der Köcherfliege trägt ihren Köcher aus Sandkörnern mit sich.
The caddisfly larva carries its case made of sand grains with it.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Köcher, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Köcher |
| genitive | des Köchers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Köcher | die Köcher |
| accusative | den Köcher | die Köcher |
| dative | dem Köcher | den Köchern |
| genitive | des Köchers | der Köcher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
In archery contexts, 'Köcher' (quiver) often appears with verbs such as 'tragen' (to carry), 'öffnen' (to open), and 'einen Pfeil herausziehen' (to pull out an arrow). The preposition 'aus' (out of) indicates movement out of the container.
EXAMPLE
Während des Wettkampfs nahm sie einen Pfeil nach dem anderen aus dem Köcher.
During the competition, she took one arrow after another out of the quiver.
Sie trug den Köcher über der Schulter.
She carried the quiver over her shoulder.
Fixed expression
In the expression 'noch einen Pfeil im Köcher haben' (to have another string to one's bow), 'im Köcher' (in the quiver) is used with 'haben' (to have). It refers to another option or an additional means that has been held in reserve.
EXAMPLE
Für die zweite Halbzeit hat der Trainer noch einen Pfeil im Köcher.
The coach has another string to his bow for the second half.
Er blieb gelassen, denn er hatte noch einen Pfeil im Köcher.
He remained calm because he had another string to his bow.
Biological context
In biological texts, 'Köcher' (case), together with 'Larve' (larva) or 'Köcherfliege' (caddisfly), refers to the protective covering of a caddisfly larva. The material the larva uses to build its case is also often mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Unter dem Mikroskop war der Köcher der Larve aus winzigen Pflanzenteilen zu erkennen.
Under the microscope, the larva's case could be seen to consist of tiny plant fragments.
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