Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A rounded open container used to hold or serve food or small objects.
Natural examples
Sie stellte eine Schale mit Äpfeln auf den Tisch.
She put a bowl of apples on the table.
Die Schale ist aus glasierter Keramik.
The bowl is made of glazed ceramic.
In einer kleinen Schale liegen die Schlüssel.
The keys are in a small bowl.
Usage note
Schale is feminine: die Schale; plural Schalen. Depending on context, it can also mean a fruit’s, egg’s, or object’s outer covering.
Mini-lesson: Schale
A rounded open container used to hold or serve food or small objects. Schale is feminine: die Schale; plural Schalen. Depending on context, it can also mean a fruit’s, egg’s, or object’s outer covering.
Check your learning
Choose one answer.Which definition matches «Schale»?