Schiefer
See also: schiefer
German
Etymology
From Middle High German schiver, from Old High German skivaro.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃiːfɐ/
- Homophone: schiefer Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value not in all speakers is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
Audio: (file)
Noun
Schiefer m (genitive Schiefers, plural Schiefer)
- shale, slate
- (Austria, Bavaria) small splinter (sharp piece of wood, etc.)
- sich einen Schiefer einziehen
- to get a wooden splinter into one's finger by accident
Declension
Descendants
- Russian: ши́фер (šífer)
Further reading
- “Schiefer” in Duden online
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