die Schatzkiste
treasure chest
A chest or container in which valuable things such as jewelry, money, or precious objects are stored.
EXAMPLE
Die Schatzkiste war tief im Sand vergraben.
The treasure chest was buried deep in the sand.
die Schatzkiste
treasure chest
die Schatzkiste, die Schatzkisten
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Meanings
die Schatzkiste
treasure trove
Something that contains or provides access to many valuable, interesting, or useful things.
EXAMPLE
Das alte Archiv ist eine wahre Schatzkiste für Historiker.
The old archive is a true treasure trove for historians.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schatzkiste, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schatzkisten |
| genitive | der Schatzkiste |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schatzkiste | die Schatzkisten |
| accusative | die Schatzkiste | die Schatzkisten |
| dative | der Schatzkiste | den Schatzkisten |
| genitive | der Schatzkiste | der Schatzkisten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schatzkiste' (treasure chest) is made up of 'Schatz' (treasure) and 'Kiste' (chest): literally, it means a chest for treasure or valuable things.
EXAMPLE
Die Piraten fanden eine alte Schatzkiste in einer Höhle.
The pirates found an old treasure chest in a cave.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'Schatzkiste' (treasure chest) often appears with verbs such as 'öffnen' (to open), 'verstecken' (to hide), 'finden' (to find), or 'vergraben' (to bury). The contents of the treasure chest are also often described.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder öffneten die Schatzkiste und entdeckten darin viele alte Münzen.
The children opened the treasure chest and discovered many old coins inside.
Figurative use
In its figurative meaning, 'Schatzkiste' (treasure trove) often refers to a collection or place containing especially many valuable pieces of information, ideas, or materials. It is often followed by a more specific description with 'für' (for) or 'voller' (full of).
EXAMPLE
Der Dachboden meiner Großeltern ist eine Schatzkiste voller Erinnerungen.
My grandparents' attic is a treasure trove of memories.
In real life
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