In German
Schloss
Meaning: castle / palace
Example sentences
NeuschwansteinisteinberühmtesSchloss.
Neuschwanstein is a famous castle.
WirbesuchenheuteeinaltesSchloss.
Today we're visiting an old castle.
Grammar note
German actually has two words learners mix up: “das Schloss” (a grand palace-style castle, like Neuschwanstein) and “die Burg” (a defensive, fortified castle). “Schloss” is also the everyday word for “lock”.
Common mistake
Don't assume “Schloss” and “Burg” are interchangeable — “Schloss” leans palace/residence, “Burg” leans fortress; which one fits depends on the actual building.
Quick check
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What's the difference between “Schloss” and “Burg”?
“Schloss” is a grand, palace-style castle (like Neuschwanstein); “Burg” is a fortified, defensive castle.
Does “Schloss” have another everyday meaning?
Yes — it's also the ordinary word for “lock”.