VERB

schälen/ˈʃɛːlən/to peel; to shell

schälen is a German verb that means to peel or to shell. It is pronounced /ˈʃɛːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schälte" and the past participle is "geschält".

Definitions

1.to remove the outer skin or shell from fruits, vegetables, or nuts(food preparation)

a.to remove the skin from fruits or vegetables

Kannst du bitte die Kartoffeln schälen?Can you peel the potatoes, please?

b.to remove the shell from nuts or similar foods

Er schält die Mandeln für den Kuchen.He is shelling the almonds for the cake.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschälen
Present (ich)schäle
Present (du)schälst
Present (er/sie/es)schält
Preterite (ich)schälte
Participle IIgeschält
Konjunktiv II (ich)schälte
Imperative (singular)schäl
Imperative (plural)schält
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schälen" mean in English?
"schälen" means to peel or to shell. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schälen"?
"schälen" is pronounced /ˈʃɛːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schälen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schälen" is "geschält", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schälen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schälen" becomes "schälte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schälen"?
"schälen" is a verb in German.

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