NOUN
Schirm/ʃɪʁm/umbrella; screen; shade
Schirm is a German noun that means umbrella, screen, or shade. It is pronounced /ʃɪʁm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schirme".
Definitions
1.device for protection against rain or sunlight(object for protection from rain or sun)
a.umbrella as protection from rain
Ich habe meinen Schirm zu Hause vergessen.—I forgot my umbrella at home.
b.parasol as protection from the sun
Am Strand stellt er einen Schirm auf.—He sets up a parasol at the beach.
2.object that serves as a cover or shield(cover or shield)
a.protective cover (in technical devices, lamps, etc.)
Der Lampenschirm passt nicht zu dieser Lampe.—The lampshade does not fit this lamp.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schirm | die Schirme |
| Genitive | des Schirms | der Schirme |
| Dative | dem Schirm | den Schirmen |
| Accusative | den Schirm | die Schirme |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schirm" mean in English?
- "Schirm" means umbrella, screen, or shade. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schirm"?
- "Schirm" is pronounced /ʃɪʁm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schirm" der, die, or das?
- "Schirm" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schirm"?
- The plural of "Schirm" is "Schirme".
- What part of speech is "Schirm"?
- "Schirm" is a noun in German.
