kist

Meaning

Noun

1. (feminine,masculine) a box, chest
2. (feminine,masculine) a coffin
3. (feminine,informal,masculine) an aeroplane
4. (feminine,informal,masculine) a boot or large shoe, especially an army boot

Verb

1. (first-person,form-of,indicative,present,second-person,singular,third-person) inflection of kisten:
2. (form-of,imperative) inflection of kisten:

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɪst/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch kiste, from Old Dutch *kista, from Proto-West Germanic *kistu, from Latin cista, from Ancient Greek κίστη (kístē), from Proto-Indo-European *kisteh₂.

Sentences

De deksel van de kist had een sterk slot , maar we konden de scharnieren snel forceren .

The lid of the chest had a strong lock, but we were able to force the hinges quickly.