In German

Schal

Meaning: scarf

Example sentences

  • DerSchalistwarmundweich.

    The scarf is warm and soft.

  • IchtrageeinenSchalimWinter.

    I wear a scarf in winter.

  • SiehateinenrotenSchal.

    She has a red scarf.

Grammar note

“Der Schal” is masculine. The plural is “die Schals”. Note it has only one “l” — “Schall” with two means sound or noise.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Schal” (scarf) with “Schale” (bowl/peel) — adding one letter completely changes the meaning.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “Schal” masculine, feminine or neuter?

Masculine: “der Schal”.

What does “Schall” (with two l's) mean?

Sound or noise, a different word entirely.