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)

  1. 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

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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)

  1. copper (metal)
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