NOUN

Schere/ˈʃeːʁə/scissors; shears

Schere is a German noun that means scissors or shears. It is pronounced /ˈʃeːʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Scheren".

Definitions

1.a hand-operated cutting instrument made of two blades(tool)

a.household or office tool for cutting paper, fabric, etc.

Kannst du mir bitte die Schere geben?Can you please pass me the scissors?

2.difference or gap between two things(figurative, usually singular)

a.metaphor for a distance or gap, often in context of social inequality

Die Schere zwischen Arm und Reich wird immer größer.The gap between rich and poor is getting bigger.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Scheredie Scheren
Genitiveder Schereder Scheren
Dativeder Schereden Scheren
Accusativedie Scheredie Scheren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schere" mean in English?
"Schere" means scissors or shears. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schere"?
"Schere" is pronounced /ˈʃeːʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schere" der, die, or das?
"Schere" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Schere"?
The plural of "Schere" is "Scheren".
What part of speech is "Schere"?
"Schere" is a noun in German.

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