Küchenschrank
/ˈkʏçn̩ˌʃʁaŋk/masculine
The English phrase kitchen cabinet is translated into German as Küchenschrank. Wiktionary also lists Kücheneinbauschrank.
Meaning: built-in cabinet found in a kitchen (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Küchenschrank | /ˈkʏçn̩ˌʃʁaŋk/ | masculine |
| Kücheneinbauschrank | masculine |
The term refers to a built-in cabinet found in a kitchen (noun).
What does it mean word for word?
Küchenschrank is a compound of Küche (kitchen) and Schrank (cabinet/cupboard). The more specific term Kücheneinbauschrank uses the component Einbau (built-in/installation) to mean a kitchen built-in cabinet.
Which one should you use?
Küchenschrank is the general term for any kitchen cabinet. However, Kücheneinbauschrank is more precise if you are specifically referring to cabinetry that is integrated into the kitchen layout.
How does it change in a sentence?
Küchenschrank is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Küchenschränke. When it functions as the direct object of a sentence, the masculine form changes to den Küchenschrank.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkʏçn̩ˌʃʁaŋk/
Did you know?
- In German, the word Schrank shares a root with the word 'barrier' or 'gate'. This is why a railway crossing gate is called a Bahnübergangsschranke.
- While English uses 'cabinet' for both kitchen storage and government ministers, the German Küchenschrank is strictly for furniture and never refers to a political body.
- In German, Schrank is used for everything from a small kitchen cabinet to a massive wardrobe, whereas English typically uses distinct words like 'cupboard' and 'wardrobe'.
Examples in context
- Eine Küche ohne Küchenschränke wäre sehr unpraktisch.A kitchen without kitchen cabinets would be very impractical.
- In meiner neuen Wohnung möchte ich einen modernen Küchenschrank.In my new apartment, I would like a modern kitchen cabinet.
- Der Küchenschrank ist viel zu klein.The kitchen cabinet is much too small.
- Wir müssen den neuen Küchenschrank aufbauen.We have to assemble the new kitchen cabinet.
- Ist der Küchenschrank aus Holz?Is the kitchen cabinet made of wood?
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are looking at a new apartment.
- SarahIst dieser Küchenschrank modern?Is this kitchen cabinet modern?
- FelixJa, er sieht sehr schick aus.Yes, it looks very chic.
- SarahAber er ist sehr teuer.But it is very expensive.
- FelixDas stimmt, Sarah.That is true, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kitchen cabinet” translations and entries Küchenschrank, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
