compartment in German
compartment in German is Abteil, Postament — compartment means a separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
compartment in German
Abteil
Postament
(heraldry) A mound (often of grass), shelf (of e.g. wall) or other thing beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.
What does "compartment" mean?
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noun A separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
"They stored their luggage in the overhead compartment."
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verb To divide something into separate sections.
"The old desk was compartmented into small drawers for pens and papers."
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compartment in a sentence
- They stored their luggage in the overhead compartment.
- The train had six compartments, each seating eight passengers.
- The old desk was compartmented into small drawers for pens and papers.
- The designer compartmented the large cupboard into shelves for shoes and bags.
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What is "compartment" in German?
"compartment" in German is Abteil, Postament. compartment means: A separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
How do you use "compartment" in a sentence?
Example: "They stored their luggage in the overhead compartment." In German, "compartment" is Abteil, Postament.
Are there other ways to say "compartment" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "compartment": Abteil, Postament.
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