Eiswürfelform

ice cube tray

noun EYS-vuer-fel-form Rare

Usage Note

Eiswürfelform is the tray, usually of silicone or plastic, placed in a freezer to make ice cubes. Silicone versions are preferred because individual cubes pop out more easily than from rigid plastic trays.

Examples

"Sie legte die befüllte Eiswürfelform in das Tiefkühlfach."

Natural Translation

She put the filled ice cube tray into the freezer compartment.

Literal Translation

She placed the filled ice cube tray in the freezer compartment.

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