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“sign” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɪlt/

Example

Das Schild am Laden ist neu.

The sign at the store is new.

Illustration for Schild (sign)

How to say “sign” in German

“Sign” in German is Schild.

A flat panel faces outward, either carrying a visible message or protecting what lies behind it.

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

Example sentences with Schild

Auf dem Schild steht der Name des Geschäfts.

The name of the business is written on the sign.

Tips for using Schild

  • The sign is neuter, das Schild, with the plural die Schilder; the protective weapon is masculine, der Schild, with the plural die Schilde.

Other German words for “sign”

Das Armband ist ein Zeichen unserer Freundschaft.

The bracelet is a sign of our friendship.

Es gibt erste Anzeichen einer Erkältung.

There are early signs of a cold.

Wir unterzeichnen morgen den Vertrag.

We will sign the contract tomorrow.

Ich unterschreibe den Vertrag morgen.

I will sign the contract tomorrow.

Ich signiere morgen den Vertrag.

Tomorrow, I will sign the contract.

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