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

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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