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How do you say "chimney" in German?
der Schornstein
In German, "chimney" is der Schornstein.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHOR-nshtayn', stress on the first syllable, with 'sch' as 'sh' and 'ei' as 'eye'.
Grammar notes
der Schornstein is masculine. Plural: der Schornsteine.
Example sentence
Rauch stieg aus dem Schornstein auf.
Smoke rose from the chimney.
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How to remember der Schornstein
Think of smoke rising from the chimney with a 'short' puff, a rough sound bridge to 'Schornstein'.
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- sink das Waschbecken
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Questions about der Schornstein
How do you say "chimney" in German?
In German, "chimney" is der Schornstein. It is a noun.
Is der Schornstein masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Schornstein is masculine. Plural: der Schornsteine.
How is der Schornstein used in a sentence?
Use der Schornstein as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Rauch stieg aus dem Schornstein auf. (Smoke rose from the chimney.).
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