Schachtel

box, packet (as a unit of quantity)

noun SHAKH-tel Rare

Also means

box (container)

Usage Note

Schachtel is widely used as a counting unit: eine Schachtel Zigaretten (a packet of cigarettes), eine Schachtel Pralinen (a box of chocolates). The plural is Schachteln.

Examples

"Er kaufte eine Schachtel Pralinen zum Geburtstag."

Natural Translation

He bought a box of chocolates for the birthday.

Literal Translation

He bought a box chocolates for-the birthday.

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