German Conversation · Level 24
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German word
Schere
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃeːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounscissors
Example
Kannst du mir bitte die Schere reichen?
Could you please pass me the scissors?
More examples
Ich muss mir für das Bastelprojekt eine Schere ausleihen.
I have to borrow a pair of scissors for the craft project.
Core concept
Two sharp blades pivot together so their crossing edges cut paper or fabric.
Common phrases
eine Schere ausleihen
borrow a pair of scissors
die Schere bereitlegen
lay out the scissors
die Schere ersetzen
replace the scissors
Similar words
Messer: A handheld tool with a single sharp blade for cutting food or other objects.
Definition in German
Ein Handwerkzeug aus zwei an einem Drehpunkt verbundenen Klingen, das durch Zusammenführen der Klingen Papier oder Stoff schneidet.
Word origin
Schere comes from Old High German scāra or scēra and is related to the Germanic root *sker- meaning 'cut', also seen in English shear.
Usage tips
- Schere is feminine, so the usual form is die Schere, even though it has two blades; mehrere Scheren means several pairs of scissors.
Related words
- Bastelscherecraft scissorsnoun
- Haushaltsscherehousehold scissorsnoun