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How do you say "stool" in German?
der Schemel
In German, "stool" is der Schemel.
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Pronunciation
SHEY-mul. Rhymes with 'eye-mul'. Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Schemel is masculine. The plural is die Schemel.
Example sentence
Der Schemel ist klein und portabel.
The stool is small and portable.
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How to remember der Schemel
Schemel is a simple three-legged seat or stool. Think of it as a schematic or simple chair - just the bare essentials for sitting.
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Questions about der Schemel
How do you say "stool" in German?
In German, "stool" is der Schemel. It is a noun.
Is der Schemel masculine or feminine?
Der Schemel is masculine. The plural is die Schemel.
How is der Schemel used in a sentence?
Use der Schemel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schemel ist klein und portabel. (The stool is small and portable.).
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