NOUN
Schoß/ʃoːs/lap; bosom
Schoß is a German noun that means lap or bosom. It is pronounced /ʃoːs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schöße".
Definitions
1.the upper part of the thighs when sitting; lap(body, sitting)
a.area formed by the thighs when sitting
Das Kind sitzt auf dem Schoß seiner Mutter.—The child sits on his mother's lap.
2.the embrace or care of someone(figurative, protection)
a.figurative sense of care or closeness
Nach einem langen Tag sehnte sie sich nach dem Schoß der Familie.—After a long day, she longed for the bosom of her family.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schoß | die Schöße |
| Genitive | des Schoßes | der Schöße |
| Dative | dem Schoß | den Schößen |
| Accusative | den Schoß | die Schöße |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schoß" mean in English?
- "Schoß" means lap or bosom. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schoß"?
- "Schoß" is pronounced /ʃoːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schoß" der, die, or das?
- "Schoß" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schoß"?
- The plural of "Schoß" is "Schöße".
- What part of speech is "Schoß"?
- "Schoß" is a noun in German.
