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How do you say "chess" in German?
das Schach
In German, "chess" is das Schach.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'shahkh', one syllable, with 'sch' as a 'sh' sound and 'ch' a soft 'kh' at the end.
Grammar notes
das Schach is neuter. Plural: das Chesss.
Example sentence
Er hat mich wieder im Schach geschlagen.
He beat me at chess again.
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How to remember das Schach
Schach comes from the Persian word for 'king' (as in 'checkmate'), the same root English 'chess' ultimately traces back to.
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Questions about das Schach
How do you say "chess" in German?
In German, "chess" is das Schach. It is a noun.
Is das Schach masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Schach is neuter. Plural: das Chesss.
How is das Schach used in a sentence?
Use das Schach as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er hat mich wieder im Schach geschlagen. (He beat me at chess again.).
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