Vorratsdose

storage tin

noun FOR-raats-doh-ze Rare

Also means

storage canister

Usage Note

Vorratsdose refers to an airtight tin or canister used to store dry goods like coffee, sugar, or flour. Common in German kitchens; plural Vorratsdosen. Compare Vorratsbehälter for non-metal containers.

Examples

"Der Kaffee bleibt in der Vorratsdose frisch."

Natural Translation

The coffee stays fresh in the storage tin.

Literal Translation

The coffee stays fresh in the storage-tin.

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