Schließfach

German (Berlin)

[ˈʃliːsˌfaχ]

noun
Definitions
  • safe-deposit box, locker, lockbox
  • post office box

Etymology

Compound from German schließen (lock, close, conclude) + German Fach (subject, compartment, drawer, field of study, profession).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Fach

Gloss

subject, compartment, drawer, field of study, profession

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