Schwert
/ʃveːrt/neuter
The English word sword is translated into German as Schwert. Wiktionary also lists Schwärt.
Meaning: weapon (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schwert | /ʃveːrt/ | neuter |
| Schwärt | Alemannic German, neuter |
Schwert is a neuter noun referring to a bladed weapon.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Schwärt is a form used in Alemannic German dialects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Schwert is Schwerter.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃveːrt/
Did you know?
- The German word Schwert might share a common ancestor with the verb schwären, which means 'to fester' or 'to ulcerate'. This suggests the ancient connection between the act of cutting and the biological process of a wound festering.
- In German, the word Schwert is used in the idiom das Schwert ziehen, which literally means 'to draw the sword' but is used metaphorically to describe taking decisive or drastic action.
- In German culture, the phrase Zweischneidiges Schwert describes a 'double-edged sword', referring to a solution that may have an equally harmful effect as the problem it solves.
Examples in context
- Wo ist das Schwert?Where's the sword?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the Schwert.Tatoeba #12081074 by Yorwba, translation #11827074 by ddnktr
- Er hat ein Schwert.He's got a sword.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses a Schwert.Tatoeba #12848232 by Waldelfe, translation #12346160 by Miktsoanit
- Gib mir das Schwert.Give me the sword.This sentence is useful for requesting the Schwert.Tatoeba #7500300 by Yorwba, translation #4770240 by garborg
- Paul verwendet den Degen in seinem Fechtunterricht.Paul uses the sword in his fencing class.
- Die Ritter trugen stolz das Schwert an ihrer Seite.The knights proudly carried the sword by their side.
- Wir haben gestern den Säbel in der alten Truhe gefunden.We found the saber in the old chest yesterday.
- Ich mag die Klinge an diesem Schwert. Sie ist sehr scharf.I like the blade on this sword. It's very sharp.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are visiting a museum of medieval history.
- SarahSieh dir dieses alte Schwert an!Look at this old sword!
- JulianEs sieht sehr schwer aus.It looks very heavy.
- SarahWer hat dieses Schwert benutzt?Who used this sword?
- JulianWahrscheinlich ein Ritter aus dieser Zeit.Probably a knight from that time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sword” translations and entries Schwert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schwert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
