die Vorratskammer
pantry
A room where food and other supplies are stored.
EXAMPLE
In der Vorratskammer stehen Mehl, Konserven und Kartoffeln.
There is flour, canned food, and potatoes in the pantry.
die Vorratskammer
pantry
die Vorratskammer, die Vorratskammern
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Vorratskammer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vorratskammern |
| genitive | der Vorratskammer |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Vorratskammer | die Vorratskammern |
| accusative | die Vorratskammer | die Vorratskammern |
| dative | der Vorratskammer | den Vorratskammern |
| genitive | der Vorratskammer | der Vorratskammern |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Vorratskammer' (pantry) is made up of 'Vorrat' (supplies) and 'Kammer' (chamber/room). The 's' between the two parts is a linking element.
EXAMPLE
Die alte Vorratskammer befindet sich hinter der Küche.
The old pantry is located behind the kitchen.
Typical collocations
'Vorratskammer' (pantry) is often used with verbs such as 'aufräumen' (to tidy up), 'füllen' (to fill), 'leeren' (to empty), and 'betreten' (to enter). 'Etwas aus der Vorratskammer holen' (to get something from the pantry) is also a typical expression.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Winter räumte sie die Vorratskammer auf und füllte die Regale.
Before winter, she tidied up the pantry and filled the shelves.
Specifying location
For staying or carrying out an action inside the pantry, 'in der Vorratskammer' (in the pantry) is usually used. For movement into it, 'in die Vorratskammer' (into the pantry) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Er stellte die neuen Konserven in die Vorratskammer.
He put the new cans in the pantry.
In der Vorratskammer suchte sie nach einer Flasche Öl.
She looked for a bottle of oil in the pantry.
In real life
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