What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
kelder
Example
We keep our potatoes and onions in the kelder. [kelder: noun]
Example
The kelder is the perfect place to store our wine collection. [kelder: noun]
cellar
Example
The cellar is where we keep our canned goods and preserves. [cellar: noun]
Example
I need to go down to the cellar to check on the furnace. [cellar: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cellar is more commonly used than kelder in English-speaking countries. Kelder is a regional term used primarily in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between kelder and cellar?
Both kelder and cellar are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
