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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Schichtdie Schichten
Genitiveder Schichtder Schichten
Dativeder Schichtden Schichten
Accusativedie Schichtdie 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.

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