how to pronounce kiste

/ˈkɪstə/

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kiste is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of kiste in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… kracher die kiste so gut wie unbrauchbar …”

meanings of kiste

noun:

Computer tower.
Coffin wherein one is interred.
Fundament, buttocks.
Affair, matter.
Old banger, hooptie.
Chest, box.
Television set.
Bed, sleeping furniture.

kiste frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word kiste occurs in german on average 20.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.