pigeonhole in German
pigeonhole in German is Fach, in eine Schublade stecken — pigeonhole means one of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
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 an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
- noun A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
- noun One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
- noun One of an array of open compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
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What is "pigeonhole" in German?
"pigeonhole" in German is Fach, in eine Schublade stecken. pigeonhole means: One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pigeonhole": Fach, in eine Schublade stecken.
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