German word

Schar

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine noungroup

Example

Eine Schar Demonstranten protestiert laut vor dem Rathaus.

A group of demonstrators is protesting loudly in front of the town hall.

Illustration for Schar (group)

More examples

Am Markttag versammelte sich eine Schar Zuschauer vor dem Stand.

On market day, a crowd of spectators gathered in front of the stall.

Core concept

People or animals gathered into one visible group, often moving together or arranged in a line.

Common phrases

  • eine Schar von Vögeln

    a flock of birds

  • eine Schar Reporter

    a group of reporters

  • eine Schar Zuschauer

    a crowd of spectators

Similar words

Gruppe: A set of people together for social, work-related, or other general purposes.
Menge: A crowd or collection whose large number is the main focus.
Versammlung: An organized or informal gathering for a specific purpose or activity.
Trupp: A small team organized around a common duty or assignment.

Definition in German

Eine Ansammlung, die als einheitliche Masse auftritt, besonders wenn ihre Mitglieder zusammen handeln oder eine geordnete Reihe bilden.

Word origin

Schar is an inherited Germanic noun recorded as Old High German scara and Middle High German schar for a troop or group.

Usage tips

  • Schar is feminine, with the plural Scharen: die Schar, die Scharen.

Other meanings

  • flocknoun
  • partynoun

Opposites

  • Einzelnersingle personnoun
  • Individuumindividualnoun

Related words

  • scharenflockverb
  • scharenweisein drovesadverb

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