English–German
“umbrella” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɪʁm/
Example
Es regnet, also nehme ich meinen Schirm mit.
It's raining, so I'll take my umbrella with me.
How to say “umbrella” in German
“Umbrella” in German is Schirm.
A portable round canopy held above a person, keeping rain or sunlight away.
Example sentences with Schirm
Als es heftig regnete, suchten wir schnell Schutz unter dem Schirm.
As it rained heavily, we quickly sought shelter under the umbrella.
Tips for using Schirm
- Schirm is masculine, with the plural Schirme; the specific compounds Regenschirm and Sonnenschirm distinguish rain from sun use.