The idea
In this set, “die Vorratsdose” (storage tin or box), “das Schraubglas” (screw-top jar), “der Deckel” (lid), “die Dichtung” (seal), “der Verschluss” (closure), “das Etikett” (label) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Vorratsdose | die Vorratsdosen | storage tin or box |
| das Schraubglas | die Schraubgläser | screw-top jar |
| der Deckel | die Deckel | lid |
| die Dichtung | die Dichtungen | seal |
| der Verschluss | die Verschlüsse | closure |
| das Etikett | die Etiketten | label |
Examples
- Die Vorratsdose mit dem Reis steht ganz hinten.The storage container with rice is at the very back.
- Das Schraubglas lässt sich von den anderen unterscheiden.The screw-top jar can be distinguished from the others.
- Der Deckel gehört zu dem breiteren Behälter.The lid belongs to the wider container.
- Die Dichtung liegt lose neben dem Glas.The seal is lying loose beside the jar.
- Der Verschluss rastet auf einer Seite nicht ein.The closure does not click into place on one side.
- Auf dem Etikett fehlt noch die genaue Inhaltsangabe.The exact contents are still missing from the label.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Vorratsdose” and “das Schraubglas” as interchangeable labels: here they mean storage tin or box and screw-top jar. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „storage tin or box“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Vorratsdose
die Vorratsdose means storage tin or box in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Schraubglas“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Schraubgläser
die Schraubgläser. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The closure does not click into place on one side.
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Der Verschluss rastet auf einer Seite nicht ein.
Der Verschluss rastet auf einer Seite nicht ein. — The closure does not click into place on one side. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „storage tin or box“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Schraubglas“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The closure does not click into place on one side.
Der Verschluss rastet auf einer Seite nicht ein.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with pantry containers and closures in three German sentences, using “die Vorratsdose”, “das Schraubglas” and “der Deckel” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Vorratsdosen”).