NOUN

Schrapnell/ʃʁapˈnɛl/shrapnel; shell fragment

Schrapnell is a German noun that means shrapnel or shell fragment. It is pronounced /ʃʁapˈnɛl/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.fragment of an explosive shell or bomb; shrapnel(military)

a.metal fragments from an exploding artillery shell or bomb

Nach der Explosion wurden mehrere Schrapnelle aus dem Bein des Soldaten entfernt.After the explosion, several pieces of shrapnel were removed from the soldier's leg.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Schrapnell
Genitivedes Schrapnells
Dativedem Schrapnell
Accusativedas Schrapnell

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schrapnell" mean in English?
"Schrapnell" means shrapnel or shell fragment. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schrapnell"?
"Schrapnell" is pronounced /ʃʁapˈnɛl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schrapnell" der, die, or das?
"Schrapnell" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Schrapnell"?
"Schrapnell" is a noun in German.

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