NOUN
Schicht/ʃɪçt/layer; shift; stratum
Schicht is a German noun that means layer, shift, or stratum. It is pronounced /ʃɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schichten".
Definitions
1.layer of material placed upon another(material/construction)
a.distinct layer in something
Eine dünne Schicht Eis bedeckt den See.—A thin layer of ice covers the lake.
2.period of work in a shift system(work)
a.shift at work
Ich arbeite heute in der Nachtschicht.—I am working the night shift today.
3.social class or stratum(society)
a.social group within a society
Viele Menschen aus dieser Schicht haben wenig Zugang zu Bildung.—Many people from this social class have little access to education.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schicht | die Schichten |
| Genitive | der Schicht | der Schichten |
| Dative | der Schicht | den Schichten |
| Accusative | die Schicht | die Schichten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schicht" mean in English?
- "Schicht" means layer, shift, or stratum. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schicht"?
- "Schicht" is pronounced /ʃɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schicht" der, die, or das?
- "Schicht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schicht"?
- The plural of "Schicht" is "Schichten".
- What part of speech is "Schicht"?
- "Schicht" is a noun in German.
