NOUN
Schatten/ˈʃatn̩/shadow; shade
Schatten is a German noun that means shadow or shade. It is pronounced /ˈʃatn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schatten".
Definitions
1.dark area caused by blocking light(physical)
a.shape made on a surface when something blocks the light
Der Baum wirft einen langen Schatten auf den Boden.—The tree casts a long shadow on the ground.
2.area protected from direct sunlight; shade(protection from sunlight)
a.place that is cooler because it is out of the sun
Wir setzen uns in den Schatten.—We’ll sit in the shade.
3.trace, small amount; ghostly figure, doubt, or threat(figurative)
a.a slight sign or faint appearance of something
Ein Schatten von Zweifel blieb zurück.—A shadow of doubt remained.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schatten | die Schatten |
| Genitive | des Schattens | der Schatten |
| Dative | dem Schatten | den Schatten |
| Accusative | den Schatten | die Schatten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schatten" mean in English?
- "Schatten" means shadow or shade. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schatten"?
- "Schatten" is pronounced /ˈʃatn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schatten" der, die, or das?
- "Schatten" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schatten"?
- The plural of "Schatten" is "Schatten".
- What part of speech is "Schatten"?
- "Schatten" is a noun in German.
