This is the 3151st most frequent German word.
dosen
"Dosen" means "cans" or "tin containers" in English (plural of "Dose").
Here, 'Dosen' refers to containers made of metal, commonly known as cans, which are used for beverages or food packaging.
Ich kaufe Dosen Cola für die Party.
I am buying cans of cola for the party.
In this context, 'dosen' (from 'dosieren') is used as a verb meaning 'to dose' or 'to pace,' indicating careful adjustment of the intensity or amount of something.
Der Lehrer dosen den Unterricht, um die Schüler nicht zu überfordern.
The teacher paces the lesson to avoid overwhelming the students.
Here, 'Dosen' denotes metal containers, specifically 'tins,' often used for storing items or as collectible objects.