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How do you say "sign" in German?
das Schild
In German, "sign" is das Schild.
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Pronunciation
Say shilt. The i sounds like English in, and it is one syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Schild is neuter. The plural is die Schilder. It is a sign with information or a warning.
Example sentence
Das Schild zeigt die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung.
The sign shows the speed limit.
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How to remember das Schild
Schild is a sign, like a street sign or warning sign that shields you from danger.
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Questions about das Schild
How do you say "sign" in German?
In German, "sign" is das Schild. It is a noun.
Is das Schild masculine or feminine?
Das Schild is neuter. The plural is die Schilder. It is a sign with information or a warning.
How is das Schild used in a sentence?
Use das Schild as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Schild zeigt die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung. (The sign shows the speed limit.).
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