pigeonhole in German
pigeonhole in German is Fach, in eine Schublade stecken — pigeonhole means one of the small open spaces built into a dovecote for pigeons to nest in.
pigeonhole in German
Fach
One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting and/or storing letters, papers, or other items.
in eine Schublade stecken
To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.
What does "pigeonhole" mean?
- noun One of the small open spaces built into a dovecote for pigeons to nest in.
- noun A gap cut into a door or wall to let a pigeon through.
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noun One of the small open compartments in a desk or shelf used to sort letters or papers.
"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
- noun One of the small compartments at a college or office where mail is left for someone.
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pigeonhole in a sentence
- Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures.
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What is "pigeonhole" in German?
"pigeonhole" in German is Fach, in eine Schublade stecken. pigeonhole means: One of the small open spaces built into a dovecote for pigeons to nest in.
Are there other ways to say "pigeonhole" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pigeonhole": Fach, in eine Schublade stecken.
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