Translation of German word "Koffer" to English
derKoffer
/ˈkɔfɐ/
Meaning
NounA large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
How to use
The masculine noun Koffer ('suitcase / trunk') declines regularly and does not change in the nominative plural (die Koffer).
🇬🇧 English
suitcase
Example
Ich habe einen großen Koffer.
I have a big suitcase.
Meine Schwester hat einen kleinen Koffer.
My sister has a small suitcase.
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Common phrases
- Koffer packen— to pack suitcases / bags (idiom)
- schwerer Koffer— heavy suitcase
- Kofferraum— car boot / trunk (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Koffer"?▼
The German word "der Koffer" is defined as: "A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling."
What does the German word "der Koffer" mean?▼
The German word "der Koffer" means "suitcase" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Koffer"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe einen großen Koffer." (which translates as "I have a big suitcase.").
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