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display case
A cabinet or case with glass walls or a glass door, used to display objects while protecting them at the same time.
Im Museum werden die wertvollen Artefakte in einer klimatisierten Vitrine gezeigt.
In the museum, the valuable artifacts are displayed in a climate-controlled display case.
'Vitrine' is a loanword from French. It derives from 'vitre', meaning 'pane of glass'. So the word literally describes a case made of glass.
Die teuren Uhren werden in einer speziellen Vitrine präsentiert.
The expensive watches are presented in a special display case.
Pay attention to the case after the preposition 'in': 'in der Vitrine' (in the display case, dative) describes location, while 'in die Vitrine' (into the display case, accusative) indicates direction.
Die wertvolle Vase steht sicher in der Vitrine.
The valuable vase is standing safely in the display case.
Valuable or fragile collectibles are typically displayed in a Vitrine (display case), for example jewelry, trophies, models, or porcelain.
Er bewahrt seine Sammlung von Modellautos in einer großen Vitrine auf.
He keeps his collection of model cars in a large display case.
wardrobe / cabinet
'der Schrank' and 'die Vitrine' can both be a piece of furniture or a case for storing things. 'Schrank' is more general and is used mainly for putting things away. A 'Vitrine' has glass and is used to display things visibly and protect them. The words can be confused because a 'Vitrine' can be like a special kind of 'Schrank'. For clothes, dishes, or everyday items, people usually say 'Schrank'. For beautiful glasses, models, or exhibits behind glass, 'Vitrine' fits better.
Frau Schmidt hat die alten Tassen in einer Vitrine ausgestellt.
Mrs. Schmidt has displayed the old cups in a display case.
Max räumt die Spiele nach dem Besuch wieder in den Schrank.
After the visit, Max puts the games back in the cabinet.