German

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Etymology

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From Geld (money) +‎ Schrank (locker, cupboard).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɛltˌʃʁaŋk/
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  • Hyphenation: Geld‧schrank

Noun

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Geldschrank m (strong, genitive Geldschrankes or Geldschranks, plural Geldschränke)

  1. safe (box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping)

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Geldschrank” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache