der Korb

Plural: die Körbe
Noun
  1. the basket
  2. the rejection
1.

the basket

(Originally, it was made from wicker or similar things, so one of the core features is that it has holes and cannot hold liquids. Not sure if it's the same for basket.)
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2.

the rejection

(VERY common colloquial term for getting a rejecting after asking someone out on a date. The full phrasing is "einen Korb kriegen")
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Examples
  • Als ich sie nach einem Date fragte, habe ich einen Korb gekriegt.
  • When I asked her out on a date, I got rejected.

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The Meaning of “Korb kriegen”

"einen Korb kriegen" is about asking out your crush and... being REJECTED. It's a really common expression, and today, we'll find out where it comes from.

Vocab: der Korb, einen Korb kriegen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Korb' have?

Korb has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the basket, 2. the rejection.

What is the gender of 'Korb'?

der

What is the plural of 'Korb'?

die Körbe

What is 'Korb' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

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The Meaning of “Korb kriegen”
"einen Korb kriegen" is about asking out your crush and... being REJECTED. It's a really common expression, and today, we'll find out where it comes from.
Vocab: der Korb, einen Korb kriegen
Read article