der Schirm

Plural: die Schirme
Based on: *(s)ker-
Goethe A2 Noun
1.

screen, shield, umbrella

("flat surface that catches something" )
Examples
  • Die Eichhörnchen wollen einen Raketenabwehrschirm über ihrem Teil des Zauberwalds aufspannen.
  • The squirrels want to span a missile defense system across their part of the magical forest.
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Word of the Day – “der Schirm”

A quick look at the meaning of "der Schirm" and why it connects your phone, para-shooting and missile defense.

Vocab: der Schirm, der Bildschirm, der Sonenschirm, anschirmen, auf dem Schirm haben

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

Schirm has 1 distinct meaning: 1. screen, shield, umbrella.

What is the gender of 'Schirm'?

der

What is the plural of 'Schirm'?

die Schirme

What is 'Schirm' related to?

The word 'Schirm' is related to *(s)ker-.

Where can I learn more about 'Schirm'?

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Word of the Day – “der Schirm”
A quick look at the meaning of "der Schirm" and why it connects your phone, para-shooting and missile defense.
Vocab: der Schirm, der Bildschirm, der Sonenschirm, anschirmen, auf dem Schirm haben
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