German word

Schal

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaːl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounscarf

Example

Ich trage einen Schal, wenn es kalt ist.

I wear a scarf when it's cold.

Illustration for Schal (scarf)

More examples

Sie knotet ihren Schal elegant um den Hals.

She elegantly ties her scarf around her neck.

Core concept

A wearable strip or panel of fabric arranged around the upper body for warmth or style.

Common phrases

  • einen Schal tragen

    wear a scarf

  • den Schal umbinden

    wrap the scarf around oneself

  • einen Schal kaufen

    buy a scarf

Similar words

Tuch: A light piece of fabric used mainly for decoration.
Halstuch: A small decorative piece of fabric worn around the neck.
Halsschal: A short piece of fabric wrapped around the neck for warmth.
Stola: A light piece of fabric draped over the shoulders with formal attire.

Definition in German

Ein Tuch zum Umlegen um Hals oder Schultern, das sowohl zum Schutz gegen Kälte als auch als modisches Detail dient.

Word origin

Schal developed as a German borrowing of French châle, a word ultimately derived from Persian shāl.

Usage tips

  • Schal is pronounced with a long vowel and differs from Schale, which means bowl or shell; the final -e is significant.

Other meanings

  • shawlnoun
  • stolenoun

Related words

  • Seidenschalsilk scarfnoun
  • Winterschalwinter scarfnoun
  • Kaschmirschalcashmere scarfnoun

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