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How do you say "desk" in German?
der Schreibtisch
In German, "desk" is der Schreibtisch.
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Pronunciation
Say SHRYP-tish. The y sounds like English y, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Schreibtisch is masculine. The plural is die Schreibtische. It is a work desk.
Example sentence
Der Stift liegt auf dem Schreibtisch.
The pen lies on the desk.
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How to remember der Schreibtisch
Schreiben means to write, and Tisch means table. A Schreibtisch is a writing desk.
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Questions about der Schreibtisch
How do you say "desk" in German?
In German, "desk" is der Schreibtisch. It is a noun.
Is der Schreibtisch masculine or feminine?
Der Schreibtisch is masculine. The plural is die Schreibtische. It is a work desk.
How is der Schreibtisch used in a sentence?
Use der Schreibtisch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Stift liegt auf dem Schreibtisch. (The pen lies on the desk.).
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