NOUN
Schaf/ʃaːf/sheep (animal); sheep (collective)
Schaf is a German noun that means sheep (animal) or sheep (collective). 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, meat, or milk(animal, zoology)
a.an individual of the species Ovis aries (sheep)
Das Schaf steht auf der Weide und frisst Gras.—The sheep is standing in the pasture and eating grass.
2.a person who is easily led or follows others without questioning(collective, metaphorical)
a.person who follows others without own opinion
Manche Leute sind wie Schafe und stellen keine eigenen Fragen.—Some people are like sheep and do not ask their own questions.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Schaf | die Schafe |
| Genitive | des Schafes | der Schafe |
| Dative | dem Schaf | den Schafen |
| Accusative | das Schaf | die Schafe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schaf" mean in English?
- "Schaf" means sheep (animal) or sheep (collective). 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.
