Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

der Schein

Translation (Übersetzung) appearance, shine, certificate, bill
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃaɪ̯n]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine common money light document polysemous
Schein is a polysemous noun with multiple meanings depending on context: 1) appearance/illusion, 2) light/shine, 3) certificate/document, 4) banknote. The plural is 'Scheine'.

Schein - German Nouns - Schein Meaning - Schein Translation - Schein Nouns Examples

Schein is a German Nouns

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Schein Examples (Beispiele) in English

Schein examples with English translations. See how to use Schein in sentences. Schein example sentences in English below.

Der Schein der Sonne blendete mich.
The shine of the sun blinded me.
Describing sunlight
Er hat einen gelben Schein vom Arzt bekommen.
He got a sick note from the doctor.
Medical context
Der Schein trügt oft.
Appearances are often deceptive.
Philosophical statement

Schein Word Family - Schein Related Words - Schein Family Members

Schein Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schein word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schein family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schein related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
scheinen
Meaning: to shine, to seem
Tense: present
Example: Die Sonne scheint hell.
Verb
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Lichtschein
Meaning: gleam of light
Example: Ein schwacher Lichtschein kam unter der Tür hervor.
Noun
Mondschein
Meaning: moonlight
Example: Sie spazierten im Mondschein.
Noun
Führerschein
Meaning: driver's license
Example: Er hat seinen Führerschein bestanden.
Noun

Schein Usage - Schein Collocations - Schein Idioms - Schein Synonyms - Schein Antonyms

Schein Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schein Collocations (Kollokationen)

Schein collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Schein word combinations and how to use Schein with other words naturally.

falscher Schein
false appearance
Medium frequency
gelber Schein
sick note (medical certificate)
High frequency
blauer Schein
blue note (police summons)
Medium frequency
grüner Schein
green slip (insurance certificate)
Medium frequency
Schein der Sonne
shine of the sun
Medium frequency
Schein der Wahrheit
appearance of truth
Low frequency
Schein der Firma
company certificate
Medium frequency
Schein des Mondes
moonlight
Medium frequency

Schein Idioms (Redewendungen)

Schein idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Schein with meanings and explanations. Master Schein expressions used in everyday German.

Schein und Sein
appearance and reality
The contrast between how things appear and how they actually are
Der Schein trügt
Appearances are deceptive
Things are not always as they seem
Zum Schein
for show/pretense
Doing something only to create an impression, not sincerely
Den Schein wahren
to keep up appearances
To maintain an outward appearance despite different reality
Im Schein der Laterne
in the light of the lantern
Literally refers to being illuminated by lantern light

Schein Synonyms (Synonyme)

Schein synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Schein and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Schein similar words and their usage.

Aussehen
Meaning: appearance
High similarity
Licht
Meaning: light
Medium similarity
Bescheinigung
Meaning: certificate
High similarity
Banknote
Meaning: banknote
High similarity
Urkunde
Meaning: document
Medium similarity
Glanz
Meaning: shine
Medium similarity
Anschein
Meaning: appearance
High similarity

Schein Antonyms (Antonyme)

Schein antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Schein. Discover Schein opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Realität
Meaning: reality
Wahrheit
Meaning: truth
Dunkelheit
Meaning: darkness
Münze
Meaning: coin

Schein Semantically Related Words - Schein Contextually Related Words - Schein Thematically Related Words

Schein Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Schein semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Schein. Explore Schein related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Schein contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Licht Dokument Geld Illusion Zertifikat Banknote Bescheinigung Ausweis

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