NOUN

Schädel/ˈʃɛːdl̩/skull; cranium

Schädel is a German noun that means skull or cranium. It is pronounced /ˈʃɛːdl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schädel".

Definitions

1.the bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates(anatomy)

a.the skeleton of the head, especially enclosing the brain

Der Mensch hat etwa 22 Schädelknochen.Humans have about 22 skull bones.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schädeldie Schädel
Genitivedes Schädelsder Schädel
Dativedem Schädelden Schädeln
Accusativeden Schädeldie Schädel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schädel" mean in English?
"Schädel" means skull or cranium. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schädel"?
"Schädel" is pronounced /ˈʃɛːdl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schädel" der, die, or das?
"Schädel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Schädel"?
The plural of "Schädel" is "Schädel".
What part of speech is "Schädel"?
"Schädel" is a noun in German.

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