NOUN
dasSchicksal/ˈʃɪkˌz̥aːl/fate; destiny
Schicksal is a German noun that means fate or destiny. It is pronounced /ˈʃɪkˌz̥aːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schicksale".
Definitions
1.the course of events in a person’s life regarded as predetermined or inevitable; fate, destiny(life, philosophy)
a.the power believed to control future events
Er glaubt fest an das Schicksal.—He firmly believes in fate.
b.the events themselves that constitute a person's fate
Ihr Schicksal war durch den Unfall besiegelt.—Her fate was sealed by the accident.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Schicksal | die Schicksale |
| Genitive | des Schicksales | der Schicksale |
| Dative | dem Schicksal | den Schicksalen |
| Accusative | das Schicksal | die Schicksale |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schicksal" mean in English?
- "Schicksal" means fate or destiny. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schicksal"?
- "Schicksal" is pronounced /ˈʃɪkˌz̥aːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schicksal" der, die, or das?
- "Schicksal" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Schicksal"?
- The plural of "Schicksal" is "Schicksale".
- What part of speech is "Schicksal"?
- "Schicksal" is a noun in German.
