Koffer
See also: koffer
German
Etymology
From late Middle High German koffer, from Middle Dutch coffer, from Old French cofre.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkɔfɐ/
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Noun
Koffer m (genitive Koffers, plural Koffer, diminutive Köfferchen n)
- a case; a suitcase or briefcase
Usage notes
- A typical Koffer has a fairly inflexible, narrow and rectangular form, while a typical Reisetasche is flexible and broader (like a holdall or duffel bag). Other forms, such as trolley cases, may be referred to with either of the two words.
Declension
Declension of Koffer
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Koffer | die | Koffer |
| genitive | eines | des | Koffers | der | Koffer |
| dative | einem | dem | Koffer | den | Koffern |
| accusative | einen | den | Koffer | die | Koffer |
Derived terms
- Aktenkoffer
- Kofferraum
Descendants
- → Lower Sorbian: kofer
See also
- Gepäck
Further reading
- Koffer in Duden online
Luxembourgish
Etymology
From Middle High German kupfer, from Old High German kophar, from Latin cuprum. Cognate with German Kupfer, Dutch koper, English copper, Icelandic kopar.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkofɐ/
Noun
Koffer m (uncountable)
- copper (metal)