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closet in German

closet in German is Schrank, Wandschrank, Abstellkammer — closet means a small enclosed storage space, especially for clothes (mainly American usage).

closet in German

Schrank
noun
Wandschrank
noun
Schrank
noun
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
Abstellkammer
noun
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
Wandschrank
noun
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
Alkoven
noun
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
Ankleide
noun
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
Geheimzimmer
noun
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
Schrank
noun
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.
Wandschrank
noun
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.
Geheim-
noun
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.

What does "closet" mean?

  1. noun A small enclosed storage space, especially for clothes (mainly American usage).
    "She hung her coat in the hallway closet."
  2. adj Kept secret or hidden, especially describing someone not open about their identity.
    "He was a closet fan of the show, embarrassed to admit it in public."
  3. verb To shut someone away privately, usually for a serious talk.
    "The two executives closeted themselves for hours before announcing the merger."
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closet in a sentence

  • She hung her coat in the hallway closet.
  • He was a closet fan of the show, embarrassed to admit it in public.
  • The two executives closeted themselves for hours before announcing the merger.

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What is "closet" in German?

"closet" in German is Schrank, Wandschrank, Abstellkammer. closet means: A small enclosed storage space, especially for clothes (mainly American usage).

How do you use "closet" in a sentence?

Example: "She hung her coat in the hallway closet." In German, "closet" is Schrank, Wandschrank, Abstellkammer.

Are there other ways to say "closet" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "closet": Schrank, Wandschrank, Abstellkammer, Alkoven, Ankleide, Geheimzimmer.

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