die Konservendose
can / tin
A usually metal, airtight container for preserved food.
EXAMPLE
Die Konservendose mit den Tomaten steht im Küchenschrank.
The can of tomatoes is in the kitchen cupboard.
die Konservendose
can / tin
die Konservendose, die Konservendosen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Konservendose, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Konservendosen |
| genitive | der Konservendose |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Konservendose | die Konservendosen |
| accusative | die Konservendose | die Konservendosen |
| dative | der Konservendose | den Konservendosen |
| genitive | der Konservendose | der Konservendosen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Konservendose' (can / tin) is made up of 'Konserven' (preserved foods) and 'Dose' (can). The first part refers to food that has been preserved, while the second refers to the container.
EXAMPLE
Die Konservendose mit Bohnen war noch ungeöffnet.
The can of beans was still unopened.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'öffnen' (to open), 'aufmachen' (to open), 'aufbewahren' (to store), and 'entsorgen' (to dispose of) are often used with 'Konservendose' (can / tin). 'Eine Konservendose mit etwas' (a can of something) is also a common combination.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Kochen musste er die Konservendose mit Mais öffnen.
Before cooking, he had to open the can of corn.
Prepositions
For the contents, 'in der Konservendose' (in the can) or 'aus der Konservendose' (from the can) is often used. 'In' describes the place where something is stored, while 'aus' indicates where the contents come from.
EXAMPLE
Die Erbsen kommen direkt aus der Konservendose in den Topf.
The peas go straight from the can into the pot.
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