English–German

“scissors” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃeːʁə/

Example

Kannst du mir bitte die Schere reichen?

Could you please pass me the scissors?

Illustration for Schere (scissors)

How to say “scissors” in German

“Scissors” in German is Schere.

Two sharp blades pivot together so their crossing edges cut paper or fabric.

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

Example sentences with Schere

Ich muss mir für das Bastelprojekt eine Schere ausleihen.

I have to borrow a pair of scissors for the craft project.

Tips for using Schere

  • Schere is feminine, so the usual form is die Schere, even though it has two blades; mehrere Scheren means several pairs of scissors.

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