der Wickeltisch
changing table
A table used for changing and caring for a baby or toddler.
EXAMPLE
Das Baby liegt auf dem Wickeltisch und bekommt eine frische Windel.
The baby is lying on the changing table and is getting a fresh diaper.
der Wickeltisch
changing table
der Wickeltisch, die Wickeltische
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Wickeltisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wickeltische |
| genitive | des Wickeltisches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wickeltisch | die Wickeltische |
| accusative | den Wickeltisch | die Wickeltische |
| dative | dem Wickeltisch | den Wickeltischen |
| genitive | des Wickeltisches des Wickeltischs | der Wickeltische |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
„Wickeltisch“ is made up of „wickeln“ (to change a baby) and „Tisch“ (table). It refers to a table used for changing a baby or toddler.
EXAMPLE
Im Kinderzimmer steht ein neuer Wickeltisch.
There is a new changing table in the children's room.
Preposition and case
For the location, German usually uses „auf dem Wickeltisch“ (on the changing table). When you place a child there, „auf“ is followed by the accusative: „auf den Wickeltisch“ (onto the changing table).
EXAMPLE
Die Mutter legt das Baby vorsichtig auf den Wickeltisch.
The mother carefully places the baby on the changing table.
Auf dem Wickeltisch liegen frische Windeln.
Fresh diapers are lying on the changing table.
Typical collocations
„Wickeltisch“ (changing table) is especially often used with verbs such as „stehen“ (to stand), „liegen“ (to lie), „legen“ (to place), and „wickeln“ (to change a baby). It is also frequently used in connection with diapers, care products, or a changing mat.
EXAMPLE
Am Wickeltisch wickelt er das Baby; die Windeln und Feuchttücher liegen griffbereit daneben.
He changes the baby at the changing table; the diapers and wet wipes are within easy reach beside it.
In real life
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