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German Phrase

Im Kühlschrank ist noch Platz.

/ɪm ˈkyːɐ̯ʃʁaŋk ɪst nɔx plats/
Meaning"There is still space in the fridge."
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Meaning

The sentence states that there is still some free space inside the refrigerator. It is often used when discussing whether more food or drinks can be stored.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to tell someone that the fridge can accommodate more items, or when you are checking if there is room for something you want to put inside.

✦Grammar Breakdown

ImKühlschrankistnochPlatz

1

Im (in dem)

A contraction of the preposition 'in' + dative article 'dem', used to indicate location inside something.

2

Kühlschrank

Masculine noun (der Kühlschrank) meaning 'refrigerator'. In dative after 'in dem' it stays unchanged.

3

ist

Third‑person singular present of 'sein' (to be). Here it links the subject 'Platz' with its location.

4

noch

Adverb meaning 'still' or 'yet', indicating that some amount remains.

5

Platz

Masculine noun (der Platz) meaning 'space' or 'room'. Used as the logical subject of the sentence.

🗨In Conversation

A

Kann ich noch etwas in den Kühlschrank stellen?

Can I still put something in the fridge?

Ja, im Kühlschrank ist noch Platz.

Yes, there is still space in the fridge.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Im Kühlschrank ist Platz noch.

    Word order is wrong; 'noch' should precede 'Platz' as an adverb.

  • In dem Kühlschrank ist noch Platz.

    While grammatically possible, native speakers prefer the contracted form 'im' for fluency.

  • Im Kühlschrank ist noch der Platz.

    Adding the article 'der' makes the phrase sound unnatural; 'Platz' here is used without an article.

↔Alternatives

  • Im Kühlschrank gibt es noch Platz.

    There is still space in the fridge.

  • Der Kühlschrank hat noch etwas Platz.

    The fridge still has some space.

  • Im Kühlschrank ist noch etwas Raum.

    There is still a bit of room in the fridge.

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Cultural Tip

In German households, talking about fridge space is common when planning meals or grocery trips. 'Platz' can refer to both literal physical space and the capacity to store items. Remember that 'Kühlschrank' is masculine (der Kühlschrank), so the dative article becomes 'dem' and contracts to 'im'.