Schrankschande

Schrankschande
noun /ʃʁaŋkʃandə/lang=de
An item of possession, which meets two criteria: It embarrasses the owner and cannot be easily discarded. Schrankschanden are often of inferior quality.

My father gave us a vase. We keep it only on display when he visits. It is a true schrankschande.


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