No. 3,151 in German
dosen
"Dosen" means "cans" or "tin containers" in English (plural of "Dose").
In a sentence
Ich kaufe Dosen Cola für die Party.
I am buying cans of cola for the party.
Here, 'Dosen' refers to containers made of metal, commonly known as cans, which are used for beverages or food packaging.
Der Lehrer dosen den Unterricht, um die Schüler nicht zu überfordern.
The teacher paces the lesson to avoid overwhelming the students.
In this context, 'dosen' (from 'dosieren') is used as a verb meaning 'to dose' or 'to pace,' indicating careful adjustment of the intensity or amount of something.
Ich habe eine Sammlung von alten Dosen in meinem Regal.
I have a collection of old tins on my shelf.
Here, 'Dosen' denotes metal containers, specifically 'tins,' often used for storing items or as collectible objects.
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