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 or sheet of material(material / structure)
a.portion of a material or substance distinct from others
Zwischen den Schichten der Torte ist Marmelade.—There is jam between the layers of the cake.
2.work period (shift)(work / labor)
a.scheduled period of work, especially in shifts
Er arbeitet in der Nachtschicht.—He works the night shift.
3.social or geological stratum(society / geology)
a.social class or distinct segment
Verschiedene gesellschaftliche Schichten treffen sich beim Fest.—Different social classes meet at the festival.
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.
