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.

Illustration for Schicksal (fate)

How to say “fate” in German

“Fate” in German is Schicksal.

A person's life carried along by events that resist personal control.

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

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.

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