Schauer/ˈʃaʊ̯ɐ/shower (rain); shiver; thrill
Schauer is a German noun that means shower (rain), shiver, or thrill. It is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ̯ɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schauer".
Definitions
1.short, sudden fall of rain, sleet, or snow(weather)
a.brief period of rain
Ein Schauer zog über das Dorf und machte die Straßen nass.—A shower passed over the village and made the streets wet.
2.sudden shiver or chill (often due to fear or cold)(feeling/body)
a.physical shiver or tremor
Ein kalter Schauer lief ihr über den Rücken.—A cold shiver ran down her back.
3.strong feeling of excitement, awe, or fear(emotion/figurative)
a.thrill or sensation of awe/fear
Beim Anblick des alten Schlosses überkam ihn ein Schauer.—At the sight of the old castle, a thrill came over him.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schauer | die Schauer |
| Genitive | des Schauers | der Schauer |
| Dative | dem Schauer | den Schauern |
| Accusative | den Schauer | die Schauer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schauer" mean in English?
- "Schauer" means shower (rain), shiver, or thrill. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schauer"?
- "Schauer" is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ̯ɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schauer" der, die, or das?
- "Schauer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schauer"?
- The plural of "Schauer" is "Schauer".
- What part of speech is "Schauer"?
- "Schauer" is a noun in German.
