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How do you say "skull" in German?
der Schädel
In German, "skull" is der Schädel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHAY-del', stress on the first syllable, with 'ä' making an 'ay' sound.
Grammar notes
der Schädel is masculine. Plural: der Schädel.
Example sentence
Der Arzt untersuchte ein Röntgenbild des Schädels.
The doctor studied an X-ray of the skull.
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How to remember der Schädel
Picture a skull's hollow 'shell'-like shape to connect with that opening 'shay' sound.
Related words
- spine die Wirbelsäule
- rib die Rippe
- skin die Haut
- nail der Nagel
- elbow der Ellbogen
- wrist das Handgelenk
- ankle der Knöchel
- knee das Knie
- shoulder die Schulter
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Questions about der Schädel
How do you say "skull" in German?
In German, "skull" is der Schädel. It is a noun.
Is der Schädel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Schädel is masculine. Plural: der Schädel.
How is der Schädel used in a sentence?
Use der Schädel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Arzt untersuchte ein Röntgenbild des Schädels. (The doctor studied an X-ray of the skull.).
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