Kofferraum
trunk
In German, the word for trunk is 'Kofferraum'. It is used to describe the storage compartment at the back of a car, similar to the English usage. The word is a compound of 'Koffer' (suitcase) and 'Raum' (room), so it literally means 'suitcase room'.
Example sentences using: Kofferraum
Der Kofferraum meines Autos ist voll.
The trunk of my car is full.
This phrase indicates that the speaker's car trunk is full, implying it has no more space to accommodate anything more.
Könnten Sie bitte meinen Kofferraum öffnen?
Could you please open my trunk?
The speaker in the phrase is politely asking for assistance to open their trunk. This could be directed towards a mechanic, a friend, or anyone able to assist.
Ich habe unsere Taschen in den Kofferraum gepackt.
I packed our bags into the trunk.
This phrase reflects a past action. The speaker packed bags, which could be understood as suitcases, grocery bags, etc., into the trunk.