Schild
/ʃɪlt/masculine
The German word for "shield" is Schild. Wiktionary also lists Schilt.
Meaning: armor (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schild | /ʃɪlt/ | masculine |
| Schilt | Alemannic German, masculine |
Schild is used in a general sense to mean a shield, such as a protective barrier.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Schilt is a dialectal variation of the word used in Alemannic German regions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, Schild changes in different grammatical cases. In the accusative case, the masculine article changes from der to den Schild. The genitive singular form takes the ending -es, resulting in des Schildes. The plural form is die Schilde.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃɪlt/
Did you know?
- In German, Schild can mean 'shield' as armor or 'sign' as in a storefront plaque. These two meanings are distinguished by grammatical gender: the armor is masculine, while the sign is neuter.
- The phrase unter dem Schutzschild literally means 'under the protective shield' and is commonly used metaphorically to describe a political or legal safeguard.
- The word Schild is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'shield', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root for 'covering'.
Examples in context
- Ich brauche ein Schild.I need a shield.This sentence demonstrates the use of Schild to express a need for a shield.Tatoeba #10695200 by mks, translation #6090572 by mailohilohi
- Wir müssen den Schildgenerator schützen.We need to protect the shield generator.This sentence shows how to use Schild when referring to a shield generator.Tatoeba #7010366 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7010236 by Hybrid
- Wir müssen den Schildgenerator zerstören.We need to destroy the shield generator.This sentence shows the use of Schild in the context of a shield generator.Tatoeba #7010365 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7010234 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Two historical reenactors are preparing for a tournament.
- JuliaIst dieser Schild schwer?Is this shield heavy?
- FelixNein, er ist recht leicht.No, it is quite light.
- JuliaDer Schild sieht sehr alt aus.The shield looks very old.
- FelixJa, er ist aus Holz.Yes, it is made of wood.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shield” translations and entries Schild, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schild, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
