Schatten
shadow
Meaning of Schatten
eine dunkle Form, die entsteht, wenn etwas Licht blockiert
a dark shape made when something blocks light
Pronunciation
Schatten with English translation
Schatten usage examples
Der Baum wirft einen langen Schatten.
The tree casts a long shadow.
Am Abend werden die Schatten länger.
In the evening, the shadows get longer.
Schatten synonyms
What's the difference between Schatten, Schattenwurf, Schattenseite, Schattengestalt, Schattierung, and Finsternis
Usually refers to the shadow cast by an object; the visible dark area created when light is blocked.
Literally the side in shadow; figuratively the negative side or downside of something.
Refers to a figure seen as a shadow or dark silhouette; often poetic or eerie in tone.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means shading or gradation in color/light, not a simple shadow; it refers to tonal variation.
Means deep darkness or absence of light; much stronger and more literary than simple shadow.
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Questions about this word
What does Schatten mean?
a dark shape made when something blocks light
How do you pronounce Schatten?
Schatten is pronounced [ˈʃatən].
How is Schatten used in a sentence?
The tree casts a long shadow. Translation: Der Baum wirft einen langen Schatten.
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