English–German
“fate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃɪkˌzaːl/
Example
Viele erleben unerwartete Schicksale im Leben.
Many people experience unexpected twists of fate in life.
How to say “fate” in German
“Fate” in German is Schicksal.
A person's life carried along by events that resist personal control.
Example sentences with Schicksal
Manchmal muss man das Schicksal annehmen.
Sometimes one has to accept fate.
Tips for using Schicksal
- Schicksal is neuter, so its basic forms are das Schicksal and die Schicksale, with the plural used for individual fates or life experiences.