Schatten
shadow
a dark shape made when something blocks light
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Schatten with Russian translation
Schatten usage examples
Дерево отбрасывает длинную тень.
Der Baum wirft einen langen Schatten.
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What's the difference between Schatten / Schattenwurf / Schattierung / Schattenseite / Finsternis / Schattengestalt
Usually refers to the shadow cast by an object; the visible dark area created when light is blocked.
Usually means shading or gradation in color/light, not a simple shadow; it refers to tonal variation.
Literally the side in shadow; figuratively the negative side or downside of something.
Means deep darkness or absence of light; much stronger and more literary than simple shadow.
Refers to a figure seen as a shadow or dark silhouette; often poetic or eerie in tone.
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How to pronounce Schatten and what this word means
Schatten means shadow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Schatten
/ˈʃatən/
Schatten translation
shadow
Schatten examples
Der Baum wirft einen langen Schatten.
Schatten transcription
/ˈʃatən/
Questions about this word
Schatten meaning: what does it mean?
eine dunkle Form, die entsteht, wenn etwas Licht blockiert
Schatten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Schatten is pronounced as /ˈʃatən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Schatten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Baum wirft einen langen Schatten. Translation: Дерево отбрасывает длинную тень.
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