der Werkzeugkasten
toolbox
A box used to store and transport tools.
EXAMPLE
Die Zange liegt im Werkzeugkasten neben dem Hammer.
The pliers are in the toolbox next to the hammer.
der Werkzeugkasten
toolbox
der Werkzeugkasten, die Werkzeugkästen
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Meanings
der Werkzeugkasten
toolbox
Figuratively: a collection of methods, procedures, or tools that can be used to solve specific tasks.
EXAMPLE
Der Zentralbank steht ein Werkzeugkasten geldpolitischer Maßnahmen zur Verfügung.
The central bank has a toolbox of monetary policy measures at its disposal.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Werkzeugkasten, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Werkzeugkästen |
| genitive | des Werkzeugkastens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Werkzeugkasten | die Werkzeugkästen die Werkzeugkasten |
| accusative | den Werkzeugkasten | die Werkzeugkästen die Werkzeugkasten |
| dative | dem Werkzeugkasten | den Werkzeugkästen den Werkzeugkasten |
| genitive | des Werkzeugkastens | der Werkzeugkästen der Werkzeugkasten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Werkzeugkasten' (toolbox) is made up of 'Werkzeug' (tool) and 'Kasten' (box). So it literally means a box for storing tools; in figurative use, it refers to methods or tools collected conceptually.
EXAMPLE
Für die Reparatur nahm er den schweren Werkzeugkasten aus dem Keller.
For the repair, he took the heavy toolbox out of the basement.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'Werkzeugkasten' (toolbox) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'öffnen' (to open), 'tragen' (to carry), 'mitnehmen' (to take along), or 'holen' (to fetch). The sentence often also indicates where the box is or what it is needed for.
EXAMPLE
Bevor er das Regal montierte, holte er seinen Werkzeugkasten aus dem Auto.
Before he assembled the shelf, he fetched his toolbox from the car.
Figurative use
In figurative use, 'Werkzeugkasten' (toolbox) refers to a structured collection of methods or measures. Abstract modifiers from fields such as politics, business, research, or technology indicate this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der digitale Werkzeugkasten des Teams enthält verschiedene Methoden zur Fehleranalyse.
The team's digital toolbox contains various methods for error analysis.
In real life
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