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"Scarf" in German: Schal
der Schal
Scarf in German is der Schal. Say Wo ist mein Schal? when you cannot find it. Plural is often die Schals in everyday speech.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce Schal
Say it
shahl
/ʃaːl/
shahl. Soft sch as sh. Long a. Soft l.
"Scarf" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Schal | the scarf Main masculine noun. | Main masculine noun. |
| mein Schal | my scarf Possession. | Possession. |
| die Schals | the scarves Common spoken plural. | Common spoken plural. |
| einen Schal umbinden | to put on a scarf Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
How to use Schal in real life
- 1Leaving home
Vergiss deinen Schal nicht. Es zieht.
Don't forget your scarf. There's a draft.
Deinen Schal accusative.
- 2Lost item
Mein Schal liegt noch im Café.
My scarf is still in the café.
Liegt = is lying.
- 3Gift idea
Ich schenke ihm einen warmen Schal.
I'm giving him a warm scarf.
Einen Schal.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schal
Incorrect: die Schal
Correct: der Schal
Schal is masculine: der Schal.
Incorrect: das Scarf
Correct: der Schal
Use Schal, not English scarf.
Good to know
A Schal is the everyday neck scarf. A big wool wrap can also be called ein Tuch, but Schal is the default for winter streetwear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Windy walk to the station
ChatPal
Brauchst du meinen Schal? Dir ist kalt.
Do you need my scarf? You're cold.
You
Gern. Dein Schal ist viel dicker.
Gladly. Your scarf is much thicker.
ChatPal
Nimm ihn. Ich habe noch einen zweiten Schal.
Take it. I still have a second scarf.
You
Danke. Mit dem Schal geht's sofort besser.
Thanks. With the scarf it feels better right away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Scarf" in German
How do you say scarf?
Der Schal.
Gender?
Masculine: der Schal.
My scarf?
Mein Schal.
Plural?
Often die Schals in everyday speech.
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