English–German
“lap” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃoːs/
Example
Das Kind sitzt sicher auf dem Schoß der Großmutter.
The child is sitting safely on the grandmother's lap.
How to say “lap” in German
“Lap” in German is Schoß.
The gently curved space at the front of a seated body that supports a child or holds something close.
Example sentences with Schoß
Die Katze schnurrt auf seinem Schoß.
The cat is purring on his lap.
Tips for using Schoß
- The standard phrase for being on someone's lap is auf dem Schoß sitzen, while auf den Schoß setzen takes the accusative for movement onto the lap.