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A collection of valuable objects, often hidden or discovered.
Natural examples
Bei der Ausgrabung fanden Archäologen einen Schatz aus alten Münzen.
At the excavation, archaeologists found a treasure of old coins.
Der Schatz lag unter einer alten Steinplatte.
The treasure lay beneath an old stone slab.
Die alten Briefe sind für sie ein wahrer Schatz.
The old letters are a real treasure to her.
Usage note
Schatz is masculine: der Schatz; plural Schätze. Here it means valuable objects; as a form of address, mein Schatz can also refer affectionately to a loved one.
Mini-lesson: Schatz
A collection of valuable objects, often hidden or discovered. Schatz is masculine: der Schatz; plural Schätze. Here it means valuable objects; as a form of address, mein Schatz can also refer affectionately to a loved one.
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