NOUN
dasSchiff/ʃɪf/ship; vessel; boat
Schiff is a German noun that means ship, vessel, or boat. It is pronounced /ʃɪf/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schiffe".
Definitions
1.large vehicle for travel on water, especially at sea(transport)
a.a large boat, usually used for transport of people or goods by water
Das Schiff legt morgen früh im Hafen ab.—The ship departs from the harbor early tomorrow.
b.any seafaring vessel, including for recreation or military use
Das Kriegsschiff ist sehr beeindruckend.—The warship is very impressive.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Schiff | die Schiffe |
| Genitive | des Schiffs | der Schiffe |
| Dative | dem Schiff | den Schiffen |
| Accusative | das Schiff | die Schiffe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schiff" mean in English?
- "Schiff" means ship, vessel, or boat. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schiff"?
- "Schiff" is pronounced /ʃɪf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schiff" der, die, or das?
- "Schiff" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Schiff"?
- The plural of "Schiff" is "Schiffe".
- What part of speech is "Schiff"?
- "Schiff" is a noun in German.
