German edit

Etymology edit

reisen (to travel) +‎ Tasche (bag); cognate with Hunsrik Reestasch

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʁaɪ̯zəˌtaʃə/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Reisetasche f (genitive Reisetasche, plural Reisetaschen, diminutive Reisetäschchen n)

  1. (non-military) duffel bag; holdall; suitcase

Usage notes edit

  • A typical Reisetasche is flexible and relatively broad, while a typical Koffer is narrow, rectangular, and fairly inflexible. Other forms, such as trolley cases, may be referred to with either of the two words.

Declension edit