der Korb
basket
A woven container, usually made of willow rods, raffia, or plastic, used for carrying or storing things.
EXAMPLE
Sie packte Äpfel und Brot in den Korb für das Picknick.
She packed apples and bread into the basket for the picnic.
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Meanings
der Korb
basket
In basketball, the target consisting of a metal ring with a net, into which the ball must be thrown.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem präzisen Wurf aus der Distanz traf er genau in den Korb.
With a precise shot from a distance, he hit the basket exactly.
einen Korb bekommen
to get rejected
Colloquial expression for receiving a refusal or rejection, especially in response to a romantic request.
EXAMPLE
Er hat sie nach einem Date gefragt, aber leider einen Korb bekommen.
He asked her out on a date, but unfortunately got rejected.
Usage tips
Context clues
The meaning of 'Korb' (basket) depends heavily on the context. If it's about shopping or carrying, it means the container. In sports, especially basketball, it means the target. In connection with 'bekommen' (to get) or 'geben' (to give), it refers to social rejection.
EXAMPLE
Bitte bring den Papierkorb nach draußen.
Please take the wastepaper basket outside.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'einen Korb bekommen' means to get rejected, usually in a romantic approach. The opposite is 'jemandem einen Korb geben', meaning to reject someone.
EXAMPLE
Er war sehr enttäuscht, als er von ihr einen Korb bekam.
He was very disappointed when he got rejected by her.
Common compounds
'Korb' (basket) is the base word for many useful everyday objects. Examples include 'der Einkaufskorb' (shopping basket) for shopping, 'der Papierkorb' (wastepaper basket) for trash, or 'der Wäschekorb' (laundry basket) for dirty clothes.
EXAMPLE
Der Einkaufskorb war voll mit frischem Gemüse vom Markt.
The shopping basket was full of fresh vegetables from the market.
Typical verbs
In a basketball context, 'Korb' (basket) is usually used with the verbs 'werfen' (to throw) or 'treffen' (to hit). 'Einen Korb werfen' describes the player's action, while 'einen Korb erzielen' refers to the successful shot.
EXAMPLE
In letzter Sekunde gelang ihm der entscheidende Korb.
At the last second, he made the decisive basket.
Compare with
Korb vs Ring
ring
In basketball, both words can refer to the target above the court. “Ring” more specifically refers to the visible metal hoop, while “Korb” means the entire target with the net and also the point scored. Use “Ring” for the component and “Korb” for the target or the point.
Korb
Mit diesem Wurf erzielte sie kurz vor Schluss einen wichtigen Korb.
With this shot, she scored an important basket shortly before the end.
Ring
Der Ball prallte vom Metallring ab und fiel nicht hinein.
The ball bounced off the metal hoop and did not go in.
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