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shawl in German

shawl in German is Schal, Schultertuch — shawl means a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.

shawl in German

Schal
noun
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]
Schultertuch
noun
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]

What does "shawl" mean?

  1. noun A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.
    "She wears her shawl when it's cold outside."
  2. verb To wrap someone or something in a shawl.
    "She shawled the baby against the wind."
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shawl in a sentence

  • She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.
  • Jessamy turned. Her uplifted candle showed a dark handsome young women in a black dress. She wore a wide shawl over her head which hung down on either side, only partially hiding a starched, white apron..
  • She shawled the baby against the wind.

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What is "shawl" in German?
"shawl" in German is Schal, Schultertuch. shawl means: A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.
Are there other ways to say "shawl" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shawl": Schal, Schultertuch.
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