NOUN

Schloss/ʃlɔs/castle; palace; lock

Schloss is a German noun that means castle, palace, or lock. It is pronounced /ʃlɔs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schlösser".

Definitions

1.large, stately residential building, often former royal or noble residence(building)

a.castle, palace

Das Schloss Neuschwanstein ist eine berühmte Sehenswürdigkeit in Bayern.Neuschwanstein Castle is a famous sight in Bavaria.

2.device for fastening or locking, typically with a key(mechanism)

a.lock (on a door, case, etc.)

Ich habe das Schloss an der Tür ausgetauscht.I replaced the lock on the door.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Schlossdie Schlösser
Genitivedes Schlossesder Schlösser
Dativedem Schlossden Schlössern
Accusativedas Schlossdie Schlösser

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schloss" mean in English?
"Schloss" means castle, palace, or lock. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schloss"?
"Schloss" is pronounced /ʃlɔs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schloss" der, die, or das?
"Schloss" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Schloss"?
The plural of "Schloss" is "Schlösser".
What part of speech is "Schloss"?
"Schloss" is a noun in German.

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