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How do you say "umbrella" in German?
der Regenschirm
In German, "umbrella" is der Regenschirm.
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Pronunciation
RAY-gen-shir-m. Three syllables. Regen (rain) plus Schirm (shade/parasol). Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Regenschirm is masculine. The plural is die Regenschirme.
Example sentence
Der Regenschirm schützt vor Regen.
The umbrella protects against rain.
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How to remember der Regenschirm
Regenschirm combines Regen (rain) and Schirm (parasol or protective screen). It literally means a rain-shield, which is exactly what an umbrella does.
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Questions about der Regenschirm
How do you say "umbrella" in German?
In German, "umbrella" is der Regenschirm. It is a noun.
Is der Regenschirm masculine or feminine?
Der Regenschirm is masculine. The plural is die Regenschirme.
How is der Regenschirm used in a sentence?
Use der Regenschirm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Regenschirm schützt vor Regen. (The umbrella protects against rain.).
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