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, often historic residential building of nobility or royalty(building)
a.castle or palace, especially as a residence for noble families
Das Schloss Neuschwanstein ist ein beliebtes Touristenziel.—Neuschwanstein Castle is a popular tourist destination.
2.mechanical device to secure or close something(object)
a.lock used to secure doors, bicycles, etc.
Er hat das Fahrrad mit einem Schloss abgeschlossen.—He locked the bicycle with a lock.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Schloss | die Schlösser |
| Genitive | des Schlosses | der Schlösser |
| Dative | dem Schloss | den Schlössern |
| Accusative | das Schloss | die 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.
