die Speisekammer
pantry
A small room or separated area in a house where food and supplies are stored.
EXAMPLE
In der Speisekammer stehen Mehl, Konserven und Kartoffeln.
The pantry contains flour, canned goods, and potatoes.
die Speisekammer
pantry
die Speisekammer, die Speisekammern
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Speisekammer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Speisekammern |
| genitive | der Speisekammer |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Speisekammer | die Speisekammern |
| accusative | die Speisekammer | die Speisekammern |
| dative | der Speisekammer | den Speisekammern |
| genitive | der Speisekammer | der Speisekammern |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
„Speisekammer“ is made up of „Speise“ (food) and „Kammer“ (chamber). So it refers to a chamber where food and other supplies are stored.
EXAMPLE
Die alte Speisekammer liegt direkt neben der Küche.
The old pantry is right next to the kitchen.
Typical collocations
„Speisekammer“ is often used with verbs such as „aufräumen“ (to tidy up), „auffüllen“ (to restock), „leeren“ (to empty), and „ausräumen“ (to clear out). „Vorräte in der Speisekammer lagern“ (to store supplies in the pantry) is also a typical collocation.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Winter füllte die Familie die Speisekammer wieder auf.
Before winter, the family restocked the pantry.
Indicating location
For a stationary location or position, „in der Speisekammer“ (in the pantry) is usually used. For movement into this room, „in die Speisekammer“ (into the pantry) is used.
EXAMPLE
Die Äpfel lagern den ganzen Winter über in der Speisekammer.
The apples are stored in the pantry throughout the winter.
Sie stellte die neuen Konserven in die Speisekammer.
She put the new canned goods in the pantry.
In real life
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