coffer

[US]/ˈkɒfə(r)/
[UK]/ˈkɔːfər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sikker, hvorskab, midler
Word Forms
Pluralcoffers
Present Participlecoffering

Phrases & Collocations

coffer deposit

kasseafkast

coffered ceiling

krydskuppel

Example Sentences

coffers flowing with treasure.

kister fyldt med skatte.

there is not enough money in the coffers to finance the reforms.

der er ikke nok penge i kisterne til at finansiere reformer.

coffers full of money

kister fyldt med penge

The company's coffer is full of money.

Virksomhedens kiste er fyldt med penge.

The government is planning to dip into the national coffer for infrastructure projects.

Regeringen planlægger at trække på landets kiste til infrastrukturprojekter.

The charity received a generous donation, adding to their coffer.

Velgørenhedsorganisationen modtog en generøs donation, hvilket bidrog til deres kiste.

The coffer was securely locked to prevent unauthorized access.

Kisten var sikkert låst for at forhindre uautoriseret adgang.

The organization's coffer was running low due to budget cuts.

Organisationens kiste var ved at løbe tør på grund af budgetnedskæringer.

She carefully counted the coins before placing them in the coffer.

Hun tællede omhyggeligt mønterne, før hun placerede dem i kisten.

The coffer was made of sturdy oak wood, ensuring its durability.

Kisten var lavet af robust egetræ, hvilket sikrede dens holdbarhed.

The coffer contained valuable treasures from ancient civilizations.

Kisten indeholdt værdifulde skatte fra antikke civilisationer.

The king's coffer was adorned with intricate carvings and precious stones.

Kongens kiste var udsmykket med indviklede udskæringer og ædelstene.

The coffer was hidden in a secret compartment to keep it safe from thieves.

Kisten var skjult i et hemmeligt rum for at holde den sikker fra tyve.

Real-world Examples

And it looks like Lou's coffers are nearly empty.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

The jewels will be as well with us as in the Company's coffers.

Source: The Sign of the Four

Trillions of rand were stolen from government coffers.

Source: Financial Times

And, you know, they're saying that states' coffers are getting slammed in the middle of this.

Source: NPR News April 2020 Collection

In a letter to leading lawmakers yesterday, Yellen said the Treasury's coffers could be out of cash in October.

Source: Financial Times

Once the " take-from-the-rich" tax was passed, cash started flowing into government coffers.

Source: Rich Dad Poor Dad

He is accused of siphoning about 9.3 million from government coffers, something he still denies.

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

Anyone who drives a car or uses oil-based products has helped fill the coffers of the Saudi public investment fund.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

This brings an enormous amount of revenue to the economy, to the state of Arizona, and to our tax coffers.

Source: VOA Standard October 2013 Collection

For startups with cash in the coffers, it is an opportunity to scoop up weaker rivals.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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