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Schloss

English translation of Schloss

lock

In German, the word 'Schloss' is used to describe a lock. It can refer to a variety of locks, such as those on doors, windows, or safes. The word can also be used to describe a castle or palace, but in the context of a lock, it refers to a device used to secure something.


Example sentences using: Schloss

Das Schloss ist sehr alt.

English translation of Das Schloss ist sehr alt.

The castle is very old.

In this sentence, the word 'Schloss' is being used as a noun to refer to a 'castle'. This is an example of how 'Schloss' can be used to refer to a type of building.

Ich habe den Schlüssel für das Schloss verloren.

English translation of Ich habe den Schlüssel für das Schloss verloren.

I lost the key for the lock.

In this sentence, 'Schloss' is used to mean 'lock'. This shows that not only can 'Schloss' be used to refer to a castle, but it can also be used to refer to a lock on a door.

Sie lebte im Schloss mit ihrem Prinzen.

English translation of Sie lebte im Schloss mit ihrem Prinzen.

She lived in the castle with her prince.

Here, 'Schloss' is being used again to refer to a 'castle', demonstrating that it can be used within different contexts and sentences.

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