Klapperkiste

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

klappern (to clatter) +‎ Kiste, literally clatterbox

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈklapɐkɪstə/
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Noun[edit]

Klapperkiste f (genitive Klapperkiste, plural Klapperkisten)

  1. (informal) rattletrap, banger (old, worn-out car)
    Synonyms: Schrottkiste, Schrottmühle

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