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How do you say "bowl" in German?
die Schüssel
In German, "bowl" is die Schüssel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHOO-sel', stress on the first syllable, with a short U.
Grammar notes
Die Schüssel is feminine. Plural: die Schuesseln. The U umlaut appears in the plural.
Example sentence
Die Schüssel ist groß und tief.
The bowl is large and deep.
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How to remember die Schüssel
Schüssel sounds like it could hold something. A bowl is a container for food.
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Questions about die Schüssel
How do you say "bowl" in German?
In German, "bowl" is die Schüssel. It is a noun.
Is die Schüssel masculine or feminine?
Die Schüssel is feminine. Plural: die Schuesseln. The U umlaut appears in the plural.
How is die Schüssel used in a sentence?
Use die Schüssel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Schüssel ist groß und tief. (The bowl is large and deep.).
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