No. 1,014 in German
keller
"Basement" or "cellar."
In a sentence
Der Keller ist kühl und dunkel.
The basement is cool and dark.
Here, "Keller" refers to a room located underground, typically used for storage or as a basement.
Im Weinkeller lagern wir die besten Weinsorten.
In the wine cellar, we store the best types of wine.
In this context, "Keller" is used in a compound noun "Weinkeller", denoting a specialized type of underground room designated for storing wine.
Ein Keller brachte uns die Gerichte im Restaurant.
A waiter brought us the dishes at the restaurant.
Here, "Keller" (though historically an alternate spelling) would refer to "Kellner," which is an actual word for 'waiter' or 'server'; note the modern spelling adjustment.
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