NOUN

Schaf/ʃaːf/sheep

Schaf is a German noun that means sheep. It is pronounced /ʃaːf/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schafe".

Definitions

1.a domesticated ruminant mammal kept for its wool, milk, or meat(animal/livestock)

a.domestic sheep as a farm animal

Auf der Wiese grasen viele Schafe.Many sheep are grazing in the meadow.

2.a person who behaves meekly or without independent thought(figurative, informal)

a.someone considered docile or easily led

Er macht immer, was die anderen wollen, wie ein Schaf.He always does what the others want, like a sheep.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Schafdie Schafe
Genitivedes Schafesder Schafe
Dativedem Schafden Schafen
Accusativedas Schafdie Schafe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schaf" mean in English?
"Schaf" means sheep. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schaf"?
"Schaf" is pronounced /ʃaːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schaf" der, die, or das?
"Schaf" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Schaf"?
The plural of "Schaf" is "Schafe".
What part of speech is "Schaf"?
"Schaf" is a noun in German.

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