der Schoß

Plural: die Schöße
Noun
1.

the lap

Examples
  • Die Kinder saßen auf den Schößen ihrer Eltern und hörten zu.
  • The children sat on their parents' laps and listened.

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Word of the Day – “schützen”

A fun look at the word "schützen", the difference to "beschützen" and how these words tie in with shooting and the German word Erdgeschoss (ground floor).

Vocab: schützen, beschützen, der Schutz, der Schütze, schießen

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

Schoß has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the lap.

What is the gender of 'Schoß'?

der

What is the plural of 'Schoß'?

die Schöße

What is 'Schoß' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Schoß'?

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Word of the Day – “schützen”
A fun look at the word "schützen", the difference to "beschützen" and how these words tie in with shooting and the German word Erdgeschoss (ground floor).
Vocab: schützen, beschützen, der Schutz, der Schütze, schießen
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