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How do you say "gravel" in German?
der Schotter
In German, "gravel" is der Schotter.
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Pronunciation
Say SHOT-er. The o sounds like English oh, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Schotter is masculine. The plural is die Schotter. It refers to loose stones or gravel.
Example sentence
Der Weg ist mit Schotter bedeckt.
The path is covered with gravel.
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How to remember der Schotter
Schotter is what you see on railroad tracks and driveways. It is loose gravel or crushed stone.
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Questions about der Schotter
How do you say "gravel" in German?
In German, "gravel" is der Schotter. It is a noun.
Is der Schotter masculine or feminine?
Der Schotter is masculine. The plural is die Schotter. It refers to loose stones or gravel.
How is der Schotter used in a sentence?
Use der Schotter as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Weg ist mit Schotter bedeckt. (The path is covered with gravel.).
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