German Conversation · Level 47
74 words
German word
Schirm
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɪʁm/
Meaning
- masculine nounumbrella
Example
Es regnet, also nehme ich meinen Schirm mit.
It's raining, so I'll take my umbrella with me.
More examples
Als es heftig regnete, suchten wir schnell Schutz unter dem Schirm.
As it rained heavily, we quickly sought shelter under the umbrella.
Core concept
A portable round canopy held above a person, keeping rain or sunlight away.
Common phrases
den Schirm zusammenklappen
fold the umbrella
unter den Schirm treten
go under the umbrella
Similar words
Regenschirm: A portable canopy used to keep rain off a person.
Sonnenschirm: A large canopy used to block sunlight and provide shade.
Taschenschirm: A compact umbrella that folds small enough to fit in a bag.
Definition in German
Ein tragbares, meist rundes Gestell mit Bespannung, das Personen vor Regen oder Sonne schützt.
Word origin
German Schirm goes back to Old High German scirm and an early Germanic word for a protective covering or shield, later extending to umbrellas and sunshades.
Usage tips
- Schirm is masculine, with the plural Schirme; the specific compounds Regenschirm and Sonnenschirm distinguish rain from sun use.
Other meanings
- sunshadenoun
- protectionnoun
Related words
- Regenschirmrain umbrellanoun
- Sonnenschirmsunshadenoun
- beschirmenshieldverb