English–German

“castle” in German

German

AlsoBurg

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃlɔs/

Example

Wir besuchen das Schloss heute.

We're visiting the castle today.

Illustration for Schloss (castle)

How to say “castle” in German

“Castle” in German is Schloss.

A grand enclosed residence, with the same word also naming the lock that closes something.

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

Example sentences with Schloss

Für die Schlossführung gibt es noch Tickets.

There are still tickets for the castle tour.

Tips for using Schloss

  • Schloss is neuter, and its plural is Schlösser; Burg usually refers to a fortified medieval stronghold rather than a residence.

Other German words for “castle”

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Burg

feminine nouncastle

Viele Burgen stehen noch auf dem Hügel.

Many castles still stand on the hill.

“castle” in other languages