die Schranke

Plural: die Schranken
Based on: *(s)ker-
Noun
1.

a boom gate or railway gate

Examples
  • Die Schranke am Bahnübergang ist immer zu, wenn ich ankommen.
  • The boom gate at the railway crossing is always closed when I get there.

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Word of the Day – “die Schranke”

A fun look at the meaning of the super German sounding word die Schranke and what French fries have to do with limits, your closet and your arms.

Vocab: die Schranke, der Schrank, das Regal, schräg, einschränken, beschränken

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

Schranke has 1 distinct meaning: 1. a boom gate or railway gate.

What is the gender of 'Schranke'?

die

What is the plural of 'Schranke'?

die Schranken

What is 'Schranke' related to?

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

Where can I learn more about 'Schranke'?

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Word of the Day – “die Schranke”
A fun look at the meaning of the super German sounding word die Schranke and what French fries have to do with limits, your closet and your arms.
Vocab: die Schranke, der Schrank, das Regal, schräg, einschränken, beschränken
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