die Schicht

Plural: die Schichten
Based on: *skei-
Noun #712 Noun
  1. the layer
  2. the shift
1.

the layer

(Mainly for physical layers of all kinds.)
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Examples
  • Ein Latte Macchiato hat drei Schichten - Milch, Espresso und Schaum.
  • A Latte Macchiato has three layers - milk, espresso and foam.
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2.

the shift

(As in "shift at work". NOT a shift in location.)
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  • Bis wann geht deine Schicht?
  • Till what time is your shift?
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Word of the Day – “die Schicht”

The German word "die Schicht" means "layer" and "shift". Today, we'll find out why and how to use it and if there's any other useful words in the family.

Vocab: die Schicht, die Frühschicht, die Spätschicht, die Mittelschicht, die Staubschicht, schichten, beschichten, Geschichte

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How many meanings does the German word 'Schicht' have?

Schicht has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the layer, 2. the shift.

What is the gender of 'Schicht'?

die

What is the plural of 'Schicht'?

die Schichten

What is 'Schicht' related to?

The word 'Schicht' is related to *skei-.

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Word of the Day – “die Schicht”
The German word "die Schicht" means "layer" and "shift". Today, we'll find out why and how to use it and if there's any other useful words in the family.
Vocab: die Schicht, die Frühschicht, die Spätschicht, die Mittelschicht, die Staubschicht, schichten, beschichten, Geschichte
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