NOUN

Schild/ʃɪlt/sign; shield

Schild is a German noun that means sign or shield. It is pronounced /ʃɪlt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schilde".

Definitions

1.a sign or notice board, typically for information or warning(everyday, object)

a.public sign placed for information, warning, or instructions

Das Stoppschild steht an der Kreuzung.The stop sign is at the intersection.

2.a shield used for protection (historical, rarely used in modern everyday language)(historical/military, object)

a.protective object used in combat or as emblem

Die Ritter trugen einen Schild aus Metall.The knights carried a shield made of metal.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schilddie Schilde
Genitivedes Schildsder Schilde
Dativedem Schildden Schilden
Accusativeden Schilddie Schilde

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schild" mean in English?
"Schild" means sign or shield. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schild"?
"Schild" is pronounced /ʃɪlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schild" der, die, or das?
"Schild" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Schild"?
The plural of "Schild" is "Schilde".
What part of speech is "Schild"?
"Schild" is a noun in German.

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