Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The bony part of the head that surrounds and protects the brain.
Natural examples
Der Schädel schützt das Gehirn vor Verletzungen.
A skull protects the brain from injury.
Auf dem Modell sieht man die Form des Schädels.
An anatomical model shows a skull’s shape.
Die Ärztin prüft nach dem Sturz den Schädel.
After the fall, the doctor examines the skull.
Usage note
Schädel is masculine; the plural is Schädel. In everyday speech, it can also mean the whole head.
Mini-lesson: Schädel
The bony part of the head that surrounds and protects the brain. Schädel is masculine; the plural is Schädel. In everyday speech, it can also mean the whole head.
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