English–German

“bowl” in German

German

AlsoSchüssel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaːlə/

Example

Bitte gib mir zwei Schalen.

Please give me two bowls.

Illustration for Schale (bowl)

How to say “bowl” in German

“Bowl” in German is Schale.

A shallow container that holds food, or the protective outer layer around fruit, nuts, or eggs.

Full entry for Schale: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schale

Die Schale der Orange ist bitter.

The orange peel is bitter.

Tips for using Schale

  • Schale is feminine, with the plural Schalen, as in zwei Schalen.

Other German words for “bowl”

Kannst du mir bitte die Schüssel mit dem Salat reichen?

Could you pass me the bowl containing the salad, please?

“bowl” in other languages