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How do you say "shelter" in German?
der Unterschlupf
In German, "shelter" is der Unterschlupf.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'OON-ter-shloop', stress on the first syllable, with a short 'oo' sound.
Grammar notes
der Unterschlupf is masculine. Plural: der Unterkünfte.
Example sentence
Der Hund fand ein Zuhause im Tierheim.
The dog found a home at the shelter.
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How to remember der Unterschlupf
Der Unterschlupf combines unter (under) with schlüpfen (to slip) - picture slipping under cover to find shelter from the rain.
Related words
- courtyard der Innenhof
- plaza der Platz
- square der Marktplatz
- monument das Denkmal
- lighthouse der Leuchtturm
- pier der Pier
- dock der Steg
- marina die Marina
- suburb der Vorort
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Questions about der Unterschlupf
How do you say "shelter" in German?
In German, "shelter" is der Unterschlupf. It is a noun.
Is der Unterschlupf masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Unterschlupf is masculine. Plural: der Unterkünfte.
How is der Unterschlupf used in a sentence?
Use der Unterschlupf as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Hund fand ein Zuhause im Tierheim. (The dog found a home at the shelter.).
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