NOUN
Schaufel/ˈʃaʊ̯fl̩/shovel; spade; scoop
Schaufel is a German noun that means shovel, spade, or scoop. It is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ̯fl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schaufeln".
Definitions
1.a tool with a broad blade and handle, used for digging or moving material(tool)
a.garden or construction tool for digging, lifting, or moving bulk materials
Mit einer Schaufel kann man Erde oder Sand leicht umsetzen.—With a shovel, you can easily move soil or sand.
2.part of a machine or device shaped like a shovel for scooping(part/object resembling a shovel)
a.shovel-shaped part on machinery or devices
Der Bagger hat eine große Schaufel zum Ausheben von Gräben.—The excavator has a large shovel for digging trenches.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schaufel | die Schaufeln |
| Genitive | der Schaufel | der Schaufeln |
| Dative | der Schaufel | den Schaufeln |
| Accusative | die Schaufel | die Schaufeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schaufel" mean in English?
- "Schaufel" means shovel, spade, or scoop. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schaufel"?
- "Schaufel" is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ̯fl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schaufel" der, die, or das?
- "Schaufel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schaufel"?
- The plural of "Schaufel" is "Schaufeln".
- What part of speech is "Schaufel"?
- "Schaufel" is a noun in German.
