die Schatztruhe
treasure chest
A lockable chest in which valuable things or treasure are kept.
EXAMPLE
Die Piraten versteckten die goldenen Münzen in einer alten Schatztruhe.
The pirates hid the gold coins in an old treasure chest.
die Schatztruhe
treasure chest
die Schatztruhe, die Schatztruhen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schatztruhe, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schatztruhen |
| genitive | der Schatztruhe |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schatztruhe | die Schatztruhen |
| accusative | die Schatztruhe | die Schatztruhen |
| dative | der Schatztruhe | den Schatztruhen |
| genitive | der Schatztruhe | der Schatztruhen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schatztruhe' (treasure chest) is made up of 'Schatz' (treasure) and 'Truhe' (chest). The base word 'Truhe' (chest) refers to the container; 'Schatz' (treasure) describes what is typically kept inside it.
EXAMPLE
Im alten Schloss entdeckten die Kinder eine verborgene Schatztruhe.
In the old castle, the children discovered a hidden treasure chest.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'öffnen' (to open), 'finden' (to find), 'verstecken' (to hide), and 'plündern' (to loot) are often used with 'Schatztruhe' (treasure chest). It is also common to specify where the chest was discovered or where it is kept.
EXAMPLE
Die Abenteurer öffneten die Schatztruhe vorsichtig mit einem alten Schlüssel.
The adventurers carefully opened the treasure chest with an old key.
Narrative context
'Schatztruhe' (treasure chest) is especially common in pirate stories, fairy tales, adventure novels, and games. The word therefore often creates a fanciful or mysterious atmosphere.
EXAMPLE
Im Computerspiel muss die Spielerin die Schatztruhe in der verlassenen Höhle finden.
In the computer game, the player has to find the treasure chest in the abandoned cave.
In real life
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