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Schiff

ship

noun SHIF Common

Usage Note

Schiff is neuter (das Schiff) with plural Schiffe. In a church it also names the 'nave' (Kirchenschiff), and the verb schiffen colloquially means 'to rain hard'.

Examples

"Das Schiff fährt nach England."

Natural Translation

The ship sails to England.

Literal Translation

The ship travels to England.

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