Küchentisch
The English phrase "kitchen table" is translated into German as Küchentisch.
Küchentisch refers to a kitchen table.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Küche (kitchen) and Tisch (table).
How does it change in a sentence?
Depending on the context, you will use different prepositions and cases with Küchentisch. To say someone is sitting at the table, use the contraction am (an + dem). When expressing movement towards the table, such as sitting down, use the accusative an den Küchentisch. To describe an object being placed on the surface of the table, use the preposition auf.
Did you know?
- The word Tisch appears in the common German idiom auf den Tisch kommen, which means for a hidden problem to finally be addressed openly.
- The letter 'n' in Küchentisch is a 'Fugenelement', or a joining element, used to make the transition between the two nouns sound smoother.
- While a Küchentisch is for eating, if you were to talk about a massive, formal dining table, Germans would often use the word Tafel instead.
Examples in context
- Tom saß allein am Küchentisch.Tom sat alone at the kitchen table.This sentence shows how to say someone is sitting at the Küchentisch.Tatoeba #2214104 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2208652 by CK
- Sie setzten sich an den Küchentisch.They sat down around the kitchen table.This sentence is useful for expressing the movement of sitting down at the Küchentisch.Tatoeba #11078330 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3342744 by Hybrid
- Auf dem Küchentisch liegt die Zeitung von gestern.Yesterday's paper is on the kitchen table.This sentence is useful for describing an object that is on the Küchentisch.Tatoeba #2112448 by kolonjano, translation #9440562 by sundown
- Ich habe gestern einen neuen Küchentisch gekauft.I bought a new kitchen table yesterday.
- Mein Küchentisch ist ein Erbstück.My kitchen table is an heirloom.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- HannahStell die Milch bitte auf den Küchentisch.Please put the milk on the kitchen table.
- LukasSoll ich auch die Gläser auf den Küchentisch stellen?Should I also put the glasses on the kitchen table?
- HannahJa, der Küchentisch ist noch leer.Yes, the kitchen table is still empty.
- LukasAlles klar, ich mache das sofort.All right, I'll do that right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Küchentisch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
